Journal profile · Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
SeMA Journal
ISSN 2254-3902 · eISSN 2281-7875 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
SeMA Journal: impact factor 1.7 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 163 days to acceptance (75 articles, last 24 months); 45 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
SeMA Journal is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Advanced Mathematical Modeling in Engineering and Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Equations, together about 30.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Numerical Analysis. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
SeMA Journal publishes papers reporting high-level achievements across the field of applied mathematics. Topics include ordinary, partial and stochastic differential equations; deterministic and stochastic dynamical systems; control theory, optimization and inverse problems; numerical analysis and simulation; scientific computing; approximation theory; numerical linear algebra; data assimilation and uncertainty quantification; applications of mathematics in sciences, engineering, economics and finance.Mathematical methods that contribute to the analysis of mathematical models, or the algorithms for solving them, computational results that clearly illustrate algorithm behavior and applicability, numerical methods and techniques in scientific computing, as well as innovative analytical techniques to treat problems in different fields of science are well suited for the journal. Novel applications of mathematics in real world problems coming from other disciplines are especially welcome. Also review articles including the state of the art in specific applied areas of mathematics are also welcome. In general, only original papers are considered for publication. However, scientific achievements already published or accepted for publication in preliminary or short form in conference proceedings may be submitted in a revised form suitable for journal publication. SEMA Journal is sponsored by the Spanish Society for Applied Mathematics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
Editor-in-chief Carlos Vázquez-Cendón Universidade daPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 21, France 3, Italy 3, United States 2, United Kingdom 2 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics11%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science10%
- Iterative Methods for Nonlinear EquationsMathematics9.3%
- Advanced Optimization Algorithms ResearchMathematics7.2%
- Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational MathematicsEngineering5.5%
- Matrix Theory and AlgorithmsComputer Science5.4%
- Stability and Controllability of Differential EquationsEngineering5.3%
- Differential Equations and Numerical MethodsMathematics4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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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.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHPublisher 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 (publisher) 2025
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.46LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 114OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.29OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.33%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 61LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 55,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 521 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 45 | 19 | 59 |
| 2024 | 27 | 11 | 69 |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | 107 |
| 2022 | 40 | 14 | 224 |
| 2021 | 44 | 14 | 368 |
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
163 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 98 days – 236 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (75 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 186 days
- Sample
- 75 articles with submission and acceptance dates (79 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
- Submission to first decision
- 11 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 3,390 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. SeMA Journal Reviewing Guidelines SeMA Journal follows a single-blind peer rev…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use must be documented Model summary
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
Originality and approval requirements 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 Competing Interests
Editorial board member submissions accepted under confidentiality Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data and software code published as supplementary material, subject to technical review Model summary
SeMA Journal also publishes data and software code as extra supplementary material with any relevant articles. All extra supplementary data sets and software code undergoes a technical review by the associate editors and Editor-in-Chief to help to ensure the verification of their claimed results.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permissions required for previously published material 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 SeMA Journal, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure.
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 Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2254-3902
- Electronic ISSN
- 2281-7875
- Society / sponsor
- Spanish Society of Applied Mathematics
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 83, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SeMA Journal
What is the impact factor of SeMA Journal?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.7 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.3, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at SeMA Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 75 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 163 days (interquartile range 98–236 days). 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 SeMA Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 SeMA Journal based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (21), France (3) and Italy (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index SeMA Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, SeMA Journal is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is SeMA Journal open access, and what is the APC?
SeMA Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
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: .