Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Studies in Applied Mathematics
ISSN 0022-2526 · eISSN 1467-9590 · Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1969
Studies in Applied Mathematics: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.38; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,550; median 145 days to acceptance (102 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 167 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies in Applied Mathematics is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nonlinear Waves and Solitons, Nonlinear Photonic Systems and Advanced Mathematical Physics Problems, together about 33.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Studies in Applied Mathematics explores the interplay between mathematics and the applied disciplines. It publishes papers that advance the understanding of physical processes, or develop new mathematical techniques applicable to physical and real-world problems. Its main themes include (but are not limited to) nonlinear phenomena, mathematical modeling, integrable systems, asymptotic analysis, inverse problems, numerical analysis, dynamical systems, scientific computing and applications to areas such as fluid mechanics, mathematical biology, and optics.
Source: LetPub
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy16.8%
- Nonlinear Photonic SystemsPhysics and Astronomy10.8%
- Advanced Mathematical Physics ProblemsMathematics6.1%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering6%
- Differential Equations and Numerical MethodsMathematics4.8%
- Ocean Waves and Remote SensingEarth and Planetary Sciences4.3%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science4%
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern FormationComputer Science3.5%
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 | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 2.38LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.04LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.47LetPub ·
- h-index
- 37LetPub ·
- h-index
- 137OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,397OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.65OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.84%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 143LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,135 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 162 | 74 | 32 |
| 2025 | 167 | 80 | 256 |
| 2024 | 145 | 86 | 494 |
| 2023 | 112 | 63 | 752 |
| 2022 | 86 | 37 | 738 |
| 2021 | 118 | 46 | 1,407 |
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
145 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 85 days – 200 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (102 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 165 days
- Sample
- 102 articles with submission and acceptance dates (347 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
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 4,550 / EUR 3,810 / GBP 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.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1969
- ISSN
- 0022-2526
- Electronic ISSN
- 1467-9590
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies in Applied Mathematics
What CAS zone is Studies in Applied Mathematics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Studies in Applied Mathematics is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied. 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 Studies in Applied Mathematics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.38; CiteScore 3.9, h-index 137.
How long does peer review take at Studies in Applied Mathematics?
Based on the dates recorded on 102 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 145 days (interquartile range 85–200 days); authors report an average review time of over 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.
Which databases index Studies in Applied Mathematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies in Applied Mathematics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Studies in Applied Mathematics open access, and what is the APC?
Studies in Applied Mathematics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .