Journal profile
Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences
ISSN 1000-5137 · Academic Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University · China
Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports).
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences is published by Academic Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Rings, Modules, and Algebras, Matrix Theory and Algorithms and Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution, together about 20.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal aims to timely report innovative and high-level research findings across various disciplines within the natural sciences. It also publishes comprehensive review articles on the latest advancements in specific fields of study or research topics, offering references and guidance on research directions and methodologies. It mainly covers research results in fields such as mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science and applied technology, geography, environmental science, chemistry, biology, sports science, tourism, architecture, and mechanical engineering.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief HONG QingmingPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Rings, Modules, and AlgebrasMathematics7.1%
- Matrix Theory and AlgorithmsComputer Science6.7%
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and DistributionAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.7%
- Luminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsMaterials Science5.9%
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.9%
- Lanthanide and Transition Metal ComplexesMaterials Science5.4%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics5%
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics5%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASzbMATHPublisher website
Other: ISSN 1000-5137, CN 31-1416/N, CSTPCD, Chinese Mathematical Abstracts, Chinese Science Abstracts, Chinese Academic Journal Comprehensive Evaluation Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database of CQVIP
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
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | CNY 2,000 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| Publisher website | CNY 1,200 / CNY 2,000 | — | — |
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted3
- letters3.3 Letters These articles briefly report author's important research achievements (without affecting the full publication in other journals later).Length not stated
- research articles3.1 Research Articles These are manuscripts in which author scomprehensively present their original research findings.Length not stated
- reviews and surveys3.2 Reviews and Surveys These articles provide comprehensive overviews of the latest domestic and international advancements in a specific field of study or res…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access
Open Access policy page linked in navigation Model summary
Website Copyright：Academic Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University
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 Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University
- Country or region
- China
- Language
- English, Chinese
- ISSN
- 1000-5137
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences
How long does peer review take at Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. 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 Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. 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.
Which databases index Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS and zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Shanghai Normal University Natural Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .