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Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics
ISSN 1402-9251 · eISSN 1776-0852 · Taylor and Francis Ltd. · SINGAPORE
Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics: CAS Zone 3 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.01; fully open access; APC about USD 1,490; median 127 days to acceptance (93 articles, last 24 months); 114 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. and is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nonlinear Waves and Solitons, Nonlinear Photonic Systems and Algebraic structures and combinatorial models, together about 47% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics is a mathematical journal devoted to the fast publication of high quality research papers concerned with the description, solution and application of nonlinear problems in physics, mathematics, and applied mathematical systems. Subject areas include (but are not limited to): Nonlinear Equations of Mathematical Physics Difference Equations and Functional Equations in Mathematical Physics Harmonic Analysis in Mathematical Physics Integrability and Non-integrability, Scattering/Inverse Scattering, Painlevé Analysis Classical and Quantum Many Body Problems Discrete Integrable Systems and Discrete Geometry Differential Geometry in Mathematical Physics Geometry and Algebra of Nonlinear Equations Instantons, Monopoles and Gauge Theory Field Theory, Deformation and Geometric Quantization Applications of Lie Groups, Lie Algebras and Higher Structures Quasi-exactly Solvable Models in Quantum Mechanics Symmetries and Invariants in Mathematical Physics Non-Commutative Geometry in Mathematical Physics Super Geometry and Super Integrable Systems Quantum Algebras, Non-Associative Algebras and Applications Number Theory, p-adic Analysis and Ultrametric Analysis in Mathematical Physics Computational Problems and Numerical Simulations in Nonlinear Mathematical Physics and Applied Mathematics Complex Fluids Nonlinear Waves Fractal Theory and Applications in Mathematical Physics Nonlinear Problems in Nanoscience, Optics and Signal Processing Nonlinear Problems and Modeling in Mathematical Biology Manuscripts that contain substantial numbers of references not directly relevant to the study, or that exhibit excessive and unjustified self-citation or citation stacking, may be rejected without peer review on grounds of scholarly integrity. For information on our policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI), please visit the Springer Editorial Policies page.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL
Editorial board by country: 40 in mainland China (about 57%); most named Mainland China 40, United States 8, United Kingdom 4, Spain 2, Canada 2 (70 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy26.6%
- Nonlinear Photonic SystemsPhysics and Astronomy11.6%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics8.8%
- Quantum chaos and dynamical systemsPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Numerical methods for differential equationsMathematics4.9%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics4.3%
- Advanced Differential Equations and Dynamical SystemsMathematics4.1%
- Advanced Mathematical Physics ProblemsMathematics4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Mathematical | 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
zbMATHPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC
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
- 2.01LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.46LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 580OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.59OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 99.21%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 112LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 287,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,036 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102 | 102 | 46 |
| 2025 | 114 | 114 | 327 |
| 2024 | 86 | 86 | 408 |
| 2023 | 60 | 60 | 236 |
| 2022 | 76 | 76 | 461 |
| 2021 | 25 | 24 | 203 |
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
127 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 73 days – 185 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 23 days (93 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 154 days
- Sample
- 93 articles with submission and acceptance dates (237 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
- Double anonymous 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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,490 / EUR 1,190 / GBP 1,140 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat 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, 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 ·- 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 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 ·- Publication ethics
COPE member 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
Articles in Springer Nature open access journals do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. 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
Copyright remains with the author Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics, 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
- Taylor and Francis Ltd.
- Country or region
- SINGAPORE
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1402-9251
- Electronic ISSN
- 1776-0852
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics
What CAS zone is Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied / Physics, Mathematical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.01; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 53.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics?
Based on the dates recorded on 93 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 127 days (interquartile range 73–185 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 Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics?
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 Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics based?
Of the 70 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 40 (about 57%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (40), United States (8) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,490.
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: .