Journal profile
Sustainability Analytics and Modeling
ISSN 2667-2596 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
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Sustainability Analytics and Modeling: fully open access; APC about USD 1,400; review about 219 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sustainability Analytics and Modeling is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain and Inventory Management and Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, together about 28.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Tackling global challenges with analytics, mathematical modeling and operations research. Published in collaboration with the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS). The open access Article Publishing Charge (APC) fee will be covered by IFORS.Sustainability Analytics and Modeling publishes articles that develop and apply quantitative methods of analytics and operations research (OR) to take on global sustainability challenges. These challenges are many and broad in scope. They involve poverty, hunger, health, well-being, education, equality, water, sanitation, energy, economies, industry, infrastructure systems, smart communities, consumption and production, climate, peace, and justice, among other topics, all of which are targeted by the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/envision2030.html).Published papers contribute through quantitative studies that create deeper understanding of the mechanisms that cause our global sustainability challenges, provide situational awareness or future predictions, uncover interconnections and their role in creating the problem, and develop potential solutions. Papers that develop policy recommendations from quantitative investigation are also encouraged.Papers published in Sustainability Analytics and Modeling contribute through high-quality mathematical modeling, optimization, data analysis, and other analytical approaches to contending with sustainability challenges. Typical methods include (but are not restricted to): optimization (deterministic, stochastic, multi-level, dynamic, multi-criteria, multi-player,...), mathematical modeling, simulation, forecasting, statistical analysis, and machine learning. Case studies and numerical experiments, when possible, should be based on real world data. Interdisciplinary submissions, from researchers or practitioners, with a quantitative focus are welcome.All papers should include a statement of the specific quantitative methods that are developed or employed and the challenge or challenges they address.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ana Barbosa PovoaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 12, Germany 7, Canada 7, Italy 4, Türkiye 4 (56 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting13.3%
- Supply Chain and Inventory ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting8.2%
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.4%
- Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability AnalysisEngineering6.7%
- Vehicle Routing Optimization MethodsEngineering5.9%
- Environmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Urban and Freight Transport LogisticsEngineering5.2%
- Disaster Management and ResilienceSocial Sciences4.4%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.57OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 85 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 39 | 135 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 231 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 251 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 163 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 27 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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
219 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 28 weeks
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 28 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 75 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 219 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 29 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,400 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,400 / EUR 1,310 / GBP 1,120 / JPY 173,640 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,400 | Yes | — |
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 papers1, 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
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double 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.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Sustainability Analytics and Modeling
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain and Inventory Management.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 1,400 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review time219 days · Publisher-reported, submission to acceptance · community reports about 28 weeksReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2667-2596
- Society / sponsor
- International Federation of Operational Research Societies
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sustainability Analytics and Modeling
How long does peer review take at Sustainability Analytics and Modeling?
The publisher reports about 219 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 28 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Sustainability Analytics and Modeling based?
Of the 56 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (12), Germany (7) and Canada (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sustainability Analytics and Modeling?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sustainability Analytics and Modeling is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Sustainability Analytics and Modeling open access, and what is the APC?
Sustainability Analytics and Modeling is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,400.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .