Mathematical Programming

Mathematical Programming is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Optimization and Variational Analysis and Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs, together about 42.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computational Theory and Mathematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)

Mathematical Programming, the official journal of the Mathematical Optimization Society, is dedicated to publishing original articles that address every facet of mathematical optimization. This includes all considerations related to the optimization of a functions of multiple variables, often subject to a set of constraints. The journal covers a wide spectrum of topics, encompassing both theoretical and computational issues, as well as application studies. The range of subjects covered includes standard topics such as linear, nonlinear, integer, conic, stochastic, and combinatorial optimization. Additionally, the journal explores techniques for formulating and applying mathematical programming models, convex, nonsmooth, and variational analysis, the theory of polyhedra, variational inequalities, and control and game theory viewed through the lens of mathematical programming. The editorial boards express particular interest in novel applications of mathematical programming and intersections with engineering, economics, and computer science. Mathematical Programming is divided into two series. Series A publishes original research articles, expositions, surveys, and short communications that contribute novel and significant insights to the field of mathematical optimization; it also provides a platform for reports on new or innovative practical applications. Series B, on the other hand, focuses on a single subject of current interest to the mathematical programming community, with each issue having one or more guest editors who may not necessarily be members of the editorial board. An issue of Series B may take the form of a collection of original articles, a single research monograph, or a selection of papers from a conference. Articles primarily concerned with computational issues such as implementation and testing should in general be submitted to Mathematical Programming Computation. The journal's commitment to excellence is reflected in its high standards and its position as a premier outlet for groundbreaking research in mathematical optimization. According to a survey, 94% of authors expressed their intention to publish in the journal again, highlighting its reputation and significance in the field. Editor-in-Chief for Mathematical Programming Daniel Kuhn View all editors

From the journal's Aims & Scope

Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Software Engineering

Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 34, Germany 6, United Kingdom 4, Hong Kong, China 3, France 3 (66 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website · 2026-09-29

CAS Journal Ranking

Database indexing

SCIEScopusLetPub

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EI CompendexzbMATHDBLPCurrent ContentsPublisher website

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Impact

Impact factor

1.96LetPub · 2026-09-13

Impact factor (publisher) 2025

2.1Publisher website · 2026-09-29

5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025

3.2Publisher website · 2026-09-29

CiteScore 2026-06

6.3LetPub · 2026-09-13

SJR 2026-06

2.11LetPub · 2026-09-13

SNIP 2026-06

2.29LetPub · 2026-09-13

h-index

107LetPub · 2026-09-13

h-index

241OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

i10-index

3,612OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

2-year mean citedness

1.81OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

Self-citation rate

9.5%LetPub · 2026-09-13

Share of gold OA articles

45.33%LetPub · 2026-09-13

Volume

Articles per year

129LetPub · 2026-09-13

Downloads per year (publisher) 2025

681,600Publisher website · 2026-09-29

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.

Other sources

Average review time (community reports)

4–8 weeksLetPub · 2026-09-13

Average acceptance (community reports)

Fairly easyLetPub · 2026-09-13

Submission to first decision

16 daysPublisher website · 2026-09-29

Peer review

Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website

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A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.

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Publisher

Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Country or region

GERMANY

Language

English

Frequency

Monthly

Founded

1971

ISSN

0025-5610

Electronic ISSN

1436-4646

Latest issue on the website

Volume 219, Issue 1-2 (September 2026)

Official links

• Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
• Submission system ↗LetPub
• Author guidelines ↗LetPub