Journal profile · Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pattern Recognition
ISSN 0031-3203 · eISSN 1873-5142 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly · Founded 1968
Pattern Recognition: CAS Zone 1 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 8.98; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,590; review about 206 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 1,565 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pattern Recognition is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Face and Expression Recognition and Image Retrieval and Classification Techniques, together about 27.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Pattern Recognition is a mature but exciting and fast developing field, which underpins developments in cognate fields such as computer vision, image processing, text and document analysis and neural networks. It is closely akin to machine learning, and also finds applications in fast emerging areas such as biometrics, bioinformatics, multimedia data analysis and most recently data science. The journal Pattern Recognition was established some 50 years ago, as the field emerged in the early years of computer science. Over the intervening years it has expanded considerably.The journal accepts papers making original contributions to the theory, methodology and application of pattern recognition in any area, provided that the context of the work is both clearly explained and grounded in the pattern recognition literature. Papers whos primary concern falls outside the pattern recognition domain and which report routine applications of it using existing or well known methods, should be directed elsewhere. The publication policy is to publish (1) new original articles that have been appropriately reviewed by competent scientific people, (2) reviews of developments in the field, and (3) pedagogical papers covering specific areas of interest in pattern recognition. Various special issues will be organized from time to time on current topics of interest to Pattern Recognition. Submitted papers should be single column, double spaced, no less than 20 and no more than 35 (40 for a review) pages long, with numbered pages.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Editor-in-chief Zoran DuricPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 202 in mainland China (about 43%); most named Mainland China 202, United States 50, Italy 31, United Kingdom 25, Australia 19 (470 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Image and Video Retrieval TechniquesComputer Science9.4%
- Face and Expression RecognitionComputer Science9.3%
- Image Retrieval and Classification TechniquesComputer Science8.5%
- Medical Image Segmentation TechniquesComputer Science5.5%
- Domain Adaptation and Few-Shot LearningComputer Science4.8%
- Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsComputer Science4.6%
- Video Surveillance and Tracking MethodsComputer Science4.4%
- Advanced Vision and ImagingComputer Science4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 8.98LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 9.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 17.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 17.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 180LetPub ·
- h-index
- 303OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9,983OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 19.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 12.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 1,433LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 17,141 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,850 | 392 | 1,419 |
| 2025 | 1,565 | 255 | 9,242 |
| 2024 | 1,002 | 202 | 18,919 |
| 2023 | 829 | 234 | 23,735 |
| 2022 | 677 | 169 | 24,170 |
| 2021 | 636 | 208 | 27,241 |
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
206 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 4.2 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 4.2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 37 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 103 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 206 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 2,590 / EUR 2,420 / GBP 2,070 / JPY 321,240 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,120 | — | — |
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 papers4, by deadline
Publisher websitePolicy 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
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 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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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 Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1968
- ISSN
- 0031-3203
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-5142
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pattern Recognition
What CAS zone is Pattern Recognition in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Pattern Recognition is in Zone 1 of Computer Science, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence / Engineering, Electrical & Electronic; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Pattern Recognition?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 8.98; CiteScore 17.3, h-index 303.
How long does peer review take at Pattern Recognition?
The publisher reports about 206 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 4.2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Pattern Recognition based?
Of the 470 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 202 (about 43%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (202), United States (50) and Italy (31). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pattern Recognition?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pattern Recognition is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Pattern Recognition open access, and what is the APC?
Pattern Recognition is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,590.
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 2026-08-28). Last updated: .