Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications
ISSN 1468-1218 · eISSN 1878-5719 · Elsevier BV · NETHERLANDS · Quarterly · Founded 2000
Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.8; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,780; review about 159 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: about 20%; 240 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications is published by Elsevier BV 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 Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models, Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering and Advanced Mathematical Physics Problems, together about 27.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Applied Mathematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications welcomes all research articles of the highest quality with special emphasis on applying techniques of nonlinear analysis to model and to treat nonlinear phenomena with which nature confronts us. Coverage of applications includes any branch of science and technology such as solid and fluid mechanics, material science, mathematical biology and chemistry, control theory, and inverse problems.The aim of Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications is to publish articles which are predominantly devoted to employing methods and techniques from analysis, including partial differential equations, functional analysis, dynamical systems and evolution equations, calculus of variations, and bifurcations theory.Two papers per year rule All the authors and co-authors cannot submit more than two papers to this journal (including co-authored papers) within a period of twelve (12) months. If you or one of your co-authors have already submitted two papers within a period of 12 months or less, your third submission (if any) will be returned to you.Rejection due to poor English Some papers with good mathematics have been rejected from this journal due to the poor level of English within the paper. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that the English language used is correct before submitting their paper. For authors whose first language is not English, we highly recommend that you have it checked by a native English speaker or make use of an English editing service. Elsevier also offers this (at a cost) via our Webshop (English Language Editing ).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Editor-in-chief Joachim EscherPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 14%); most named Germany 9, Italy 9, Mainland China 7, United States 6, Spain 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology ModelsMedicine13.2%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science7.7%
- Advanced Mathematical Physics ProblemsMathematics6.9%
- Navier-Stokes equation solutionsMathematics6.4%
- Stability and Controllability of Differential EquationsEngineering6.2%
- Mathematical Biology Tumor GrowthMathematics6.1%
- Evolution and Genetic DynamicsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.1%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics5.4%
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, 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 |
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, 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
- 1.8LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 75LetPub ·
- h-index
- 111OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,127OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.46OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.69%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 224LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,405 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149 | 63 | 18 |
| 2025 | 240 | 74 | 270 |
| 2024 | 200 | 54 | 574 |
| 2023 | 184 | 51 | 859 |
| 2022 | 178 | 40 | 1,221 |
| 2021 | 168 | 45 | 1,378 |
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
159 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 20%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 114 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 159 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 16 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 3,780 / EUR 3,540 / GBP 3,030 / JPY 468,830 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,860 | — | — |
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- original research paperNonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications will feature applied papers which demonstrate multidisciplinary interaction, preferably those which are presented su…Length not stated
- original research papersAside from survey papers of an expository nature, contributions will be original research papers demonstrating the relevance and applicability of nonlinear tech…Length not stated
- surveyNonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications will feature applied papers which demonstrate multidisciplinary interaction, preferably those which are presented su…Length not stated
- survey papersAside from survey papers of an expository nature, contributions will be original research papers demonstrating the relevance and applicability of nonlinear tech…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
Two papers per year rule Model summary
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
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 sharing allowed Model summary
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 BV
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2000
- ISSN
- 1468-1218
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-5719
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications
What CAS zone is Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category 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 Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.8; CiteScore 3.4, h-index 111.
How long does peer review take at Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications?
The publisher reports about 159 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 20%”. 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 Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; 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 Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (9), Italy (9) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications open access, and what is the APC?
Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,780.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .