Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Linear Algebra and its Applications
ISSN 0024-3795 · eISSN 1873-1856 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Semimonthly · Founded 1968
Linear Algebra and its Applications: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.1; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,230; review about 189 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 50%; 386 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Linear Algebra and its Applications is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 3 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Matrix Theory and Algorithms, Advanced Topics in Algebra and graph theory and CDMA systems, together about 43.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
A journal affiliated with the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS)Linear Algebra and its Applications publishes articles that contribute new information or new insights to matrix theory and finite dimensional linear algebra in the following aspects:algebraicanalyticarithmeticcombinatorialgeometricnumericalIt also publishes articles that give significant applications of matrix theory or linear algebra to other branches of mathematics and to other sciences provided they contain ideas and/or statements that are interesting from linear algebra point of view.Expository articles are occasionally published provided they concern an essential topic.Articles that have previously been published - fully or in part - in conference or similar proceedings which have been made available outside of the conference should not be submitted for publication in Linear Algebra and Its Applications.In addition to regular issues, special issues are published which focus on a theme of current interest, which honor a prominent individual within the field of linear algebra, or which are devoted to papers presented at a conference. Inquiries should be addressed to one of the editors-in-chief.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Editor-in-chief Richard BrualdiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 8%); most named United States 18, Germany 8, Mainland China 5, Canada 3, United Kingdom 2 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Matrix Theory and AlgorithmsComputer Science23.6%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics11.1%
- graph theory and CDMA systemsEngineering8.6%
- Graph theory and applicationsMathematics7.4%
- Advanced Optimization Algorithms ResearchMathematics5.3%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics3.7%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.5%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
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 | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | 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
- 1.1LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 82LetPub ·
- h-index
- 168OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7,213OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.8OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 18.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 344LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 18,365 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 312 | 151 | 33 |
| 2025 | 386 | 154 | 249 |
| 2024 | 380 | 195 | 584 |
| 2023 | 380 | 140 | 1,069 |
| 2022 | 355 | 234 | 1,439 |
| 2021 | 356 | 355 | 1,838 |
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
189 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 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 6 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 109 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 189 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 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 3,240 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6
- conference reportThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics. Reviews of books are published occasionally as are con…Length not stated
- full-length research papersThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics.Length not stated
- research paperThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics. Reviews of books are published occasionally as are con…Length not stated
- research problemsThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics. Reviews of books are published occasionally as are con…Length not stated
- short notesThe journal includes full-length research papers, short notes, and research problems on important topics.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
Open Archive: free to read and download 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
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1968
- ISSN
- 0024-3795
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-1856
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Linear Algebra and its Applications
What CAS zone is Linear Algebra and its Applications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Linear Algebra and its Applications is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Mathematics / Mathematics, Applied. 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 Linear Algebra and its Applications?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.1; CiteScore 2, h-index 168.
How long does peer review take at Linear Algebra and its Applications?
The publisher reports about 189 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 50%”. 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 Linear Algebra and its Applications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Cover letter: Required. 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 Linear Algebra and its Applications based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (18), Germany (8) and Mainland China (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Linear Algebra and its Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Linear Algebra and its Applications is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Linear Algebra and its Applications open access, and what is the APC?
Linear Algebra and its Applications 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: .