Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
Journal of Multivariate Analysis
ISSN 0047-259X · eISSN 1095-7243 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1971
Journal of Multivariate Analysis: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.62; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,310; review about 374 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 24%); 149 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Multivariate Analysis is published by Academic Press Inc. 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 Statistical Methods and Inference, Advanced Statistical Methods and Models and Bayesian Methods and Mixture Models, together about 40.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Multivariate Analysis (JMVA) is the central venue for the publication of new, relevant methodology and particularly theoretical developments of multivariate statistics combined with innovative applications pertaining to the analysis and interpretation of multidimensional data. Papers making substantial contributions to regression or time series analysis for multidimensional response variables are invited.Please note that a JMVA article is of length 15-25 pages. All proofs of propositions, theorems and lemmas should appear in the main body of the text or an appendix (not in a supplement).The journal welcomes contributions to all aspects of multivariate data analysis and modeling, including cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, independent component analysis and multidimensional continuous or discrete distribution theory, where the theory should connect to multivariate statistical inference.Topics of current interest include, but are not limited to, inferential aspects of:Change point analysisCopula modelingFunctional data analysisGraphical modelingHigh-dimensional data analysisImage analysisMultivariate extreme-value theoryMultivariate mixed modelsSparse modelingSpatial statistics,Submissions dealing with univariate models, including regression models with a single response variable and univariate time series models, are usually deemed to fall outside the journal's remit.Papers whose content is probabilistic in nature or whose main contribution is to substantive areas (e.g., actuarial science, biostatistics, economics, finance or hydrology) typically fall outside the journal's scope and will only be considered for publication if the statistical methodology used is both novel and broadly applicable.Finally, note that contributors to multivariate survival analysis, reliability theory and statistical quality control should submit their papers to journals specializing in these areas to ensure that their work reaches the targeted audience.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editor-in-chief Dietrich von Rosen LinköpingPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 19 in mainland China (about 19%); most named United States 22, Mainland China 19, Canada 10, Japan 7, Germany 6 (99 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics18.1%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics12.7%
- Bayesian Methods and Mixture ModelsComputer Science9.6%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics8.7%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics7.7%
- Financial Risk and Volatility ModelingEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.5%
- Probability and Risk ModelsDecision Sciences3.7%
- Random Matrices and ApplicationsMathematics3.6%
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 | Statistics & Probability | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 1.62LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 140OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,788OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.12OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.98%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 138LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,564 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 42 | 8 |
| 2025 | 149 | 52 | 120 |
| 2024 | 81 | 42 | 217 |
| 2023 | 102 | 43 | 368 |
| 2022 | 103 | 70 | 647 |
| 2021 | 169 | 162 | 1,509 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
374 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 24%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 114 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 374 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,310 / EUR 3,100 / GBP 2,650 / JPY 410,540 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,500 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open Archive: all published items free to read 48 months after publication. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by 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 for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1971
- ISSN
- 0047-259X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1095-7243
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Multivariate Analysis
What CAS zone is Journal of Multivariate Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Multivariate Analysis is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Statistics & Probability. 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 Multivariate Analysis?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.62; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 140.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Multivariate Analysis?
The publisher reports about 374 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 24%)”. 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 Multivariate Analysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: 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 Multivariate Analysis based?
Of the 99 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 19 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (22), Mainland China (19) and Canada (10). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Multivariate Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Multivariate Analysis is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Multivariate Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Multivariate Analysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,310.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, 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: .