| Title | Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications |
| Abbreviation | J. Optim. Theory Appl. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Control and Optimization (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2) |
| h-index | 105 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 7055 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.777 |
| Impact Score | 1.68 |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 00223239, 15732878 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 1967-2025 |
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications publishes carefully selected papers covering mathematical optimization techniques and their applications to science and engineering.
Typical theoretical areas covered in the journal include linear, nonlinear, mathematical, and dynamic programming. Among the areas of application covered are mathematical economics, mathematical physics and biology, and aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications journal publishes five types of contributions: survey papers, contributed papers, technical notes, technical comments, and book notices.
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Control and Optimization (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 7055. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.777. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 105. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications journal is 00223239, 15732878. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is cited by a total of 1015 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 1.68, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications IF is decreased by a factor of 0.2 and approximate percentage change is -10.64% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 1.68. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.68 |
| 2023 | 1.88 |
| 2022 | 2.10 |
| 2021 | 1.90 |
| 2020 | 1.94 |
| 2019 | 1.59 |
| 2018 | 1.85 |
| 2017 | 1.41 |
| 2016 | 1.40 |
| 2015 | 1.16 |
| 2014 | 1.53 |
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications has an h-index of 105. It means 105 articles of this journal have more than 105 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
The ISSN of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 00223239, 15732878. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
The overall rank of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 7055. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.777. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 0.777 |
| 2023 | 0.864 |
| 2022 | 0.848 |
| 2021 | 1.044 |
| 2020 | 1.109 |
| 2019 | 0.894 |
| 2018 | 1.086 |
| 2017 | 0.813 |
| 2016 | 1.092 |
| 2015 | 0.878 |
| 2014 | 1.140 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 7055 |
| 2023 | 5556 |
| 2022 | 5479 |
| 2021 | 3827 |
| 2020 | 3742 |
| 2019 | 5113 |
| 2018 | 3849 |
| 2017 | 5719 |
| 2016 | 3870 |
| 2015 | 5260 |
| 2014 | 3581 |
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is published by Springer New York. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1967-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is J. Optim. Theory Appl.. This abbreviation ('J. Optim. Theory Appl.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
If your research field is/are related to Control and Optimization (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications latest impact IF is 1.68. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.10 (2022) and 1.16 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.68 in the previous 11 years.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.777, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.140 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.777 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.68.
The latest h-index of the Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 105.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is published by the Springer New York, with its country of publication being the United States.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is currently ranked 7055 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3581 in 2014 and its lowest position of 7055 in 2024.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is J. Optim. Theory Appl..
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is classified as a journal that the Springer New York publishes.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00223239, 15732878.
The best quartile for the Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is Q1 (2024).
The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1967-2025.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.68 |
| 2023 | 1.88 |
| 2022 | 2.10 |
| 2021 | 1.90 |
| 2020 | 1.94 |
| 2019 | 1.59 |
| 2018 | 1.85 |
| 2017 | 1.41 |
| 2016 | 1.40 |
| 2015 | 1.16 |
| 2014 | 1.53 |
