Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference
ISSN 0378-3758 · eISSN 1873-1171 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1977
Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.08; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,230; review about 465 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 69 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 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, Optimal Experimental Design Methods and Advanced Statistical Methods and Models, together about 34.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference offers itself as a multifaceted and all-inclusive bridge between classical aspects of statistics and probability, and the emerging interdisciplinary aspects that have a potential of revolutionizing the subject. While we maintain our traditional strength in statistical inference, design, classical probability, and large sample methods, we also have a far more inclusive and broadened scope to keep up with the new problems that confront us as statisticians, mathematicians, and scientists, such as clustering, post model selection inference, deep learning and random networks.We publish high quality articles in all branches of statistics, probability, discrete mathematics, machine learning, and bioinformatics. We also especially welcome well written and up to date review articles on fundamental themes of statistics, probability, machine learning, and general biostatistics. Thoughtful letters to the editors, interesting problems in need of a solution, and short notes carrying an element of elegance or beauty are equally welcome.We want to serve as the broadest international platform for high quality research on every aspect of our field, traditional and cutting edge. The quality and the breadth of our editorial board reflects that singular priority.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 7%); most named United States 19, India 7, Mainland China 4, Germany 4, Italy 4 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics14.3%
- Optimal Experimental Design MethodsDecision Sciences10.1%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics10%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics9.2%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics8.5%
- Bayesian Methods and Mixture ModelsComputer Science7.1%
- Statistical Methods in Clinical TrialsMathematics5%
- Financial Risk and Volatility ModelingEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 4 |
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 | Statistics & Probability | Zone 4 |
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
- 1.08LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.66LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.94LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 123OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,289OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.07OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 63LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 8,346 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 30 | 14 |
| 2025 | 69 | 23 | 30 |
| 2024 | 86 | 36 | 199 |
| 2023 | 75 | 25 | 209 |
| 2022 | 79 | 26 | 253 |
| 2021 | 94 | 35 | 449 |
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
465 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–6 weeks
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)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 188 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 465 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 11 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 3,230 / EUR 3,020 / GBP 2,590 / JPY 400,620 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,170 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- LaTeX
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- book reviewThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Statements pertaining to general policy m…Length not stated
- book reviewsThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Length not stated
- research paperThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Statements pertaining to general policy m…Length not stated
- research papersThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Length not stated
- statistical discussion forumThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Length not stated
- surveyThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Statements pertaining to general policy m…Length not stated
- survey articlesThe journal welcomes research papers, survey articles, book reviews, and material for the Statistical Discussion Forum.Length not stated
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
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
Peer review type: 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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1977
- ISSN
- 0378-3758
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-1171
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference
What CAS zone is Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Statistics & Probability. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.08; CiteScore 2, h-index 123.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference?
The publisher reports about 465 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–6 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 Statistical Planning and Inference?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Templates: LaTeX; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Statistical Planning and Inference based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (19), India (7) and Mainland China (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,230.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .