Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
Metrika
ISSN 0026-1335 · eISSN 1435-926X · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · Bimonthly · Founded 1958
Metrika: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.19; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,990; median 454 days to acceptance (67 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 30 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Metrika is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg 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, Statistical Distribution Estimation and Applications and Advanced Statistical Methods and Models, together about 36.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Metrika is an international journal for theoretical and applied statistics. Metrika publishes original research papers in the field of mathematical statistics and statistical methods. Great importance is attached to new developments in theoretical statistics, statistical modeling, and to the actual innovative applicability of the proposed statistical methods and results. Topics of interest include, without being limited to, multivariate analysis, high dimensional and computer-intensive statistics including resampling methods, nonparametric statistics, time series analysis, categorical data analysis and latent variable models, functional data analysis, reliability, lifetime data analysis, and statistics in engineering sciences. Manuscripts intended for publication should follow the "Instructions to Authors" and should be submitted online via the Editorial Management system. Officially cited as: Metrika
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 19, United States 5, Austria 3, United Kingdom 2, Italy 2 (35 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics12.8%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics12%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics11.4%
- Bayesian Methods and Mixture ModelsComputer Science8%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics6.7%
- Optimal Experimental Design MethodsDecision Sciences6.5%
- Advanced Statistical Process MonitoringDecision Sciences5.1%
- Financial Risk and Volatility ModelingEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.9%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHEconLitPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, RePEc
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
- 1.19LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 70OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 756OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.98OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 25%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 26LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 83,700Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,970 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 14 | 2 |
| 2025 | 30 | 12 | 9 |
| 2024 | 47 | 14 | 98 |
| 2023 | 47 | 15 | 180 |
| 2022 | 42 | 7 | 156 |
| 2021 | 48 | 18 | 244 |
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
454 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 274 days – 640 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 25 days (67 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 491 days
- Sample
- 67 articles with submission and acceptance dates (73 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 2,990 / EUR 2,390 / GBP 2,090 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part of the manuscript. Model summary
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 ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Manuscript submission implies the work is unpublished, not under consideration elsewhere, and approved by all co-authors and responsible authorities. Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors must disclose financial or non-financial competing interests related to the submitted work. Model summary
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
All original research must include a data availability statement explaining how to access supporting data. 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
The journal is a COPE member and follows COPE guidelines for handling potential misconduct. 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
Authors must have permissions for use of software, questionnaires, surveys, and scales in their studies. Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. 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
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Metrika, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Simultaneous submission to more than one journal is not allowed. Model summary
The manuscript should not be submitted to more than one journal for simultaneous consideration.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism is prohibited; others' data, text, or theories must not be presented as the author's own. Model summary
No data, text, or theories by others are presented as if they were the author’s own (‘plagiarism’).
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
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1958
- ISSN
- 0026-1335
- Electronic ISSN
- 1435-926X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 89, Issue 6 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Metrika
What CAS zone is Metrika in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Metrika 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 Metrika?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.19; CiteScore 2, h-index 70.
How long does peer review take at Metrika?
Based on the dates recorded on 67 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 454 days (interquartile range 274–640 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 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 Metrika?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; 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 Metrika based?
Of the 35 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (19), United States (5) and Austria (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Metrika?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Metrika is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and EconLit; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Metrika open access, and what is the APC?
Metrika is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,990.
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: .