Journal profile · Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems
ISSN 2577-8439 · Binghamton University Library · United States
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 28 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems is published by Binghamton University Library. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Complex Network Analysis Techniques, Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis and Chaos, Complexity, and Education, together about 38.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistical and Nonlinear Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
NEJCS solicits submissions of original manuscripts on a wide variety of complex systems research. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): Theoretical foundations of complex systems Nonlinear dynamics and chaos Systems theory, information theory, and systems science Game theory, decision theory, and socio-economical applications Self-organization, pattern formation, and collective behavior Structure and dynamics of complex networks Sustainability and adaptability of complex systems Bio-inspired systems, machine learning, and evolutionary computation Data-driven approaches to complex systems Applications to the humanities, art, and literature Historical and philosophical aspects of complex systems Complex systems and education Topics may be specialized on a specific technical problem, or of interdisciplinary nature, typically addressing different aspects/applications of complexity. We aim to promote the research that encourages innovative ideas and critical thinking across disciplines. By following the standard guidelines and international ethical policies, we thrive to contribute to the fair and healthy development of scientific community.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
Editor-in-chief Hiroki SayamaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 7 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Complex Network Analysis TechniquesPhysics and Astronomy16.5%
- Complex Systems and Time Series AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance11%
- Chaos, Complexity, and EducationComputer Science11%
- Opinion Dynamics and Social InfluencePhysics and Astronomy7.1%
- Financial Markets and Investment StrategiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.7%
- Complex Systems and DynamicsPhysics and Astronomy3.9%
- Recommender Systems and TechniquesComputer Science3.2%
- Distributed Control Multi-Agent SystemsComputer Science3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modeling and Simulation | Q4 | 328/397 | 17th |
| Applied Mathematics | Q4 | 563/680 | 17th |
| Statistical and Nonlinear Physics | Q4 | 56/63 | 11th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.42OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 102 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 18 |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 34 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 28 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 19 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Unspecified peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Conflicts of interest
No simultaneous submission to other journals until the editorial decision process at NEJCS is complete. Model summary
By submitting material to Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS), the authors are stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another journal (electronic or print) and that they will not submit the material to another journal (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at NEJCS.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Submission Policies and Copyright Agreement
Who Can Submit? Anyone may submit an original article to be considered for publication in Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS) provided they own the copyright to the work being submitted or is authorized by the copyright owner or owners to submit the article. Authors are the owners of the copyrights to their works (an exception in the non-academic world to this might exist if the authors h…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
No APC for accepted authors Model summary
Accepted authors can publish their work free of charge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer-reviewed, online open-access journal on complex systems Model summary
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS) is a peer-reviewed, online open-access journal on complex systems run by a community of complex systems researchers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Original work only; no prior or forthcoming publication in an archival journal or book. Model summary
Submitted articles cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic).
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
- Binghamton University Library
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2577-8439
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Journal of Complex Systems
How long does peer review take at Northeast Journal of Complex Systems?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Northeast Journal of Complex Systems based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Northeast Journal of Complex Systems?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Northeast Journal of Complex Systems is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Northeast Journal of Complex Systems open access, and what is the APC?
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .