Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
Probability Theory and Related Fields
ISSN 0178-8051 · eISSN 1432-2064 · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · Bimonthly · Founded 1962
Probability Theory and Related Fields: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 1.83; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; median 404 days to acceptance (79 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 108 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Probability Theory and Related Fields is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics, Stochastic processes and financial applications and Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals, together about 39.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mathematical Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
History Probability Theory and Related Fields was founded in 1962 under the title 'Zeitschrift für Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und verwandte Gebiete'. The first Managing Editor was L. Schmetterer (1919 - 2004), who wrote this in the first issue: "Until about 30 years ago, the theory of probability and its applications were somewhat isolated mathematical disciplines. Then, following a period of remarkable development that is not yet completed by any means, probability theory became an important domain of mathematics, intimately connected with other domains, especially with analysis and number theory. In addition, it leads a life of its own, all by itself and in its manifold applications. The founding Managing Editor was succeeded by K. Krickeberg in 1971, and by H. Rost in 1985. The main title of the journal was adapted into English in 1986, beginning with Volume 71. Subsequent Managing Editors were O. Kallenberg (1991), E. Bolthausen (1994), G. Grimmett (2000), J. Bertoin and J-F. Le Gall jointly (2005), G. Ben Arous and A. Dembo jointly (2010), M. Ledoux and F. Martinelli jointly (2015), F. Toninelli and B. Tóth jointly (2021), and from 2025 R. van Handel and L. Zambotti. Aims and scope Probability Theory and Related Fields publishes research papers in modern probability theory and its various fields of application. Thus, subjects of interest include: mathematical statistical physics, mathematical statistics, mathematical biology, theoretical computer science, and applications of probability theory to other areas of mathematics such as combinatorics, analysis, ergodic theory and geometry. The languages of publication are English, French and German. Submission of articles Instructions for authors can be found on the journal's website www.springer.com/440 Please note: Prospective authors are asked, when submitting an article to Probability Theory and Related Fields_ (PTRF), to familiarize themselves with the aims and scope of the journal and take into account its standing within the field and its standards. PTRF is ranked amongst the highest of journals within the category of probability and statistics, and therefore all submissions are judged by the highest measures of quality and scholarship. Articles that are outside of the indicated scope of the journal will not be considered for publication. In order to enhance readability, authors are also asked to take into serious consideration the length of their articles. Although the board will consider any submis
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editor-in-chief Ramon van HandelPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 7, United Kingdom 4, France 4, Japan 2, Germany 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanicsMathematics19.3%
- Stochastic processes and financial applicationsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance11.5%
- Mathematical Dynamics and FractalsMathematics8.8%
- Markov Chains and Monte Carlo MethodsMathematics7.8%
- Theoretical and Computational PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy6.2%
- Random Matrices and ApplicationsMathematics6.1%
- Probability and Risk ModelsDecision Sciences5%
- advanced mathematical theoriesMathematics4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
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
- 1.83LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.06LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 174OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,266OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 45.15%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 102LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 976,800Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 5,293 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71 | 57 | 16 |
| 2025 | 108 | 71 | 104 |
| 2024 | 101 | 70 | 340 |
| 2023 | 70 | 39 | 443 |
| 2022 | 79 | 60 | 658 |
| 2021 | 79 | 67 | 954 |
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
404 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 302 days – 569 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 20 days (79 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 433 days
- Sample
- 79 articles with submission and acceptance dates (214 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
- 17 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 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- 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
- AI use Generative AI Images
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
Authorship requires names, affiliations, and a clear indication with active e-mail address of the corresponding author; LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria. 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 Disclosures and declarations
Authors are required to disclose financial or non-financial interests directly or indirectly related to the submitted work under Competing Interests. Model summary
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement explaining how to access supporting data, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets; if data cannot be shared publicly, the statement should describe how data can be accessed and conditions for reuse. 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 Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Authors must obtain permission from copyright owners for previously published figures, tables, or text passages for both print and online formats and include evidence of permission at submission. 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 Probability Theory and Related Fields, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review COVID-19 and impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time…
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
- 1962
- ISSN
- 0178-8051
- Electronic ISSN
- 1432-2064
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 195, Issue 3-4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Probability Theory and Related Fields
What CAS zone is Probability Theory and Related Fields in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Probability Theory and Related Fields is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Statistics & Probability; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Probability Theory and Related Fields?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.83; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 174.
How long does peer review take at Probability Theory and Related Fields?
Based on the dates recorded on 79 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 404 days (interquartile range 302–569 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 Probability Theory and Related Fields?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; 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 Probability Theory and Related Fields based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (7), United Kingdom (4) and France (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Probability Theory and Related Fields?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Probability Theory and Related Fields is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Probability Theory and Related Fields open access, and what is the APC?
Probability Theory and Related Fields is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .