Journal profile · Mathematics-Algebra and Number Theory
Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences
ISSN 2616-4906 · eISSN 2523-0212 · Ptolemy Scientific Research Press · Pakistan
Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 29 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences is published by Ptolemy Scientific Research Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Approximation Theory and Sequence Spaces, Mathematical Inequalities and Applications and Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, together about 24.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Applied Mathematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
It is a single-blind, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, review articles, and survey articles in all areas of mathematics and mathematical sciences. The journal provides a scholarly platform for high-quality mathematical research and supports the timely dissemination of new findings to the international academic community.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Algebra and Number Theory
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 8%); most named Italy 12, Pakistan 7, Mainland China 5, Romania 5, United States 4 (62 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Approximation Theory and Sequence SpacesMathematics10.5%
- Mathematical Inequalities and ApplicationsMathematics8.3%
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics5.5%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics5.5%
- Mathematical functions and polynomialsMathematics5.5%
- Advanced Mathematical IdentitiesMathematics4.3%
- Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology ModelsMedicine4.2%
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics4.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra and Number Theory | Q4 | 116/137 | — |
| Computational Theory and Mathematics | Q4 | 177/203 | — |
| Computational Mathematics | Q4 | 189/212 | — |
| Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics | Q4 | 89/99 | — |
| Analysis | Q4 | 191/210 | — |
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
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ROAD, J-Gate Portal, AcademicKeys, Crossref (DOI prefix: 10.30538), Scilit, Directory of Research Journals IndexingPublisher website
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.46OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 352 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 81 | 93 |
| 2025 | 29 | 29 | 96 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 93 |
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 134 |
| 2022 | 20 | 20 | 149 |
| 2021 | 35 | 35 | 250 |
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 14 weeksLetPub ·
- 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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Not considered
- AI tools
Article types accepted14
- book reviewPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- case studyPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- conference paperPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- editorialPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- letters to the editorPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- meta-analysesArticle Type: Any Article Type Research article Review article Case study Opinion Editorial Letters to the editor Book review Short communication Methodology ar…Length not stated
- meta-analysisPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- methodology articleArticle Type: Any Article Type Research article Review article Case study Opinion Editorial Letters to the editor Book review Short communication Methodology ar…Length not stated
- opinionPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- original research articlePSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- research articleArticle Type: Any Article Type Research article Review article Case study Opinion Editorial Letters to the editor Book review Short communication Methodology ar…Length not stated
- review articlePSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- short communicationPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
- surveyPSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Tools, and Supplementary Material
Authors may use digital tools or artificial intelligence tools for language improvement, formatting, grammar checking, or technical assistance where appropriate. However, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical quality of the submitted manuscript. Authors should note that: AI tools should not be listed as authors;AI tools should not replace expert jud…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship, Abstract, and Keywords
All listed authors should have made a meaningful contribution to the work. Authorship should be limited to individuals who contributed substantially to the conception, design, analysis, interpretation, writing, revision, or approval of the manuscript. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that: all authors have approved the submitted version;all author names and affiliations are cor…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Acknowledgments, Funding, and Competing Interests
All acknowledgments should be included near the end of the manuscript, before the references. The acknowledgment section may include: research support;institutional support;technical assistance;language editing assistance;conference presentation information;advice or comments from colleagues. Authors should not acknowledge individuals without their permission. Authors should disclose all sources o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability, Ethical Approval, and Consent
Where applicable, authors should include a data availability statement explaining whether the data supporting the findings of the study are available. Possible statements include: The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.The data used in this study are publicly available at the source cited in the manuscript.No new data were…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Data Availability, Ethical Approval, and Consent
Where applicable, authors should include a data availability statement explaining whether the data supporting the findings of the study are available. Possible statements include: The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.The data used in this study are publicly available at the source cited in the manuscript.No new data were…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Proofs, Copyright, Permissions, Withdrawal, and Contact
Before publication, authors may receive page proofs for checking. Proofs should be reviewed carefully and returned within the time specified by the editorial office. At the proof stage, authors should check: author names and affiliations;title and abstract;equations and symbols;figures and tables;references;page layout;typographical errors. Only minor corrections should be made at the proof stage.…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Diamond Open Access Policy and Article Types
PSR Press follows the Diamond Open Access publishing model. Under this model: published research is freely available to readers;readers are not required to pay subscription charges;authors are not required to pay article processing charges for standard publication;scholarly knowledge is made accessible to researchers, students, institutions, and the wider academic community. The aim of Diamond Ope…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review, Revision, and Final Files
Manuscripts submitted to PSR Press journals are normally assessed through an editorial and peer-review process. The review process is single-blind, which means that reviewers know the identity of the authors, but authors do not know the identity of the reviewers. At least two review reports are required before a peer-review decision is normally made. Reviewers are usually given eight weeks to comp…
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
- Ptolemy Scientific Research Press
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2616-4906
- Electronic ISSN
- 2523-0212
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences
How long does peer review take at Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences based?
Of the 62 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (12), Pakistan (7) and Mainland China (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences is indexed in Scopus.
Is Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Open Journal of Mathematical Sciences is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .