Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
Utilitas Mathematica
ISSN 0315-3681 · Utilitas Mathematica Publishing Inc. · CANADA · Semiannual
Utilitas Mathematica: impact factor 0.12; fully open access; APC about USD 1,367; review about 60 days (submission to final decision, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 73 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Utilitas Mathematica is published by Utilitas Mathematica Publishing Inc.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are graph theory and CDMA systems, Advanced Graph Theory Research and Graph Labeling and Dimension Problems, together about 39.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Utilitas Mathematica Journal (ISSN: 0315-3681) is a broad scope journal that publishes original research and review articles on all aspects of both pure and applied mathematics. From 2022, Utilitas Mathematica Journal has became fully open access Journal for the benefit of authors and readers. The Journal does not charge any fee from Authors/Readers to Read/share the manuscripts of this journal. Journal has an APC of USD 1367 for funded article and USD 679 for non funding article. The journal publishes original research in all areas of pure and applied mathematics, statistics and other related areas such as: Algebra Analysis Geometry Topology Number Theory Differential Equations Operations Research Mathematical Economics Mathematical Biology Mathematical Physics Computer Science This journal is the official publication of the Utilitas Mathematica Academy, Canada. It enjoys good reputation and popularity at international level in terms of research papers and distribution worldwide. Offers selected original research in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics UMJ coverage extends to Operations Research, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics Biology and Computer Science Published in association with the Utilitas Mathematica Academy UMJ Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) The leadership of the Utilitas Mathematica Journal commits to strengthening our professional community by making it more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive. We affirm that our mission, Promote the Practice and Profession of Statistics, can be realized only by fully embracing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all of our operations. Individuals embody many traits, so the leadership will work with the members of UMJ to create and sustain responsive, flourishing, and safe environments that support individual needs, stimulate intellectual growth, and promote professional advancement for all. We commit to these objectives: Learn from our members and others how to identify and overcome systemic racism and hindering biases of any kind Critically reappraise and improve the effectiveness of our JEDI efforts Identify and develop resources for individuals and organizations in our professional community to enable growth and appreciation for cultural humility Share openly our diversity and inclusion efforts and the solutions we have implemented
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 7%); most named United States 6, Egypt 3, Mainland China 2, Canada 2, Greece 2 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- graph theory and CDMA systemsEngineering13.9%
- Advanced Graph Theory ResearchComputer Science13.4%
- Graph Labeling and Dimension ProblemsComputer Science12.2%
- Graph theory and applicationsMathematics9%
- Limits and Structures in Graph TheoryMathematics6.5%
- Optimal Experimental Design MethodsDecision Sciences4.7%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics4.5%
- Coding theory and cryptographyComputer Science4.2%
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
ScopusLetPub
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
- 0.12LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.18LetPub ·
- h-index
- 24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.12OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 21LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 276 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 63 | 1 |
| 2025 | 73 | 73 | 13 |
| 2024 | 40 | 40 | 7 |
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
60 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports 6–12 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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 30%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 60 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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 1,367 / USD 679 | — | — |
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
- 3–6
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Peer review
- Publication ethics
Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Model summary
All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review with at least two reviewers per paper. Model summary
At least two peer-reviewers will review every submitted paper. Reviewers are unaware of the authors' identity, and authors are also unaware of the identity of reviewers (double-blind review method).
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
- Utilitas Mathematica Publishing Inc.
- Country or region
- CANADA
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semiannual
- ISSN
- 0315-3681
- Society / sponsor
- Utilitas Mathematica Academy
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Utilitas Mathematica
What is the impact factor of Utilitas Mathematica?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.12; CiteScore 0.3, h-index 9.
How long does peer review take at Utilitas Mathematica?
The publisher reports about 60 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 30%. 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 Utilitas Mathematica?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: 3–6; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. 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 Utilitas Mathematica based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 7%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), Egypt (3) and Mainland China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Utilitas Mathematica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Utilitas Mathematica is indexed in Scopus.
Is Utilitas Mathematica open access, and what is the APC?
Utilitas Mathematica is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,367.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .