Discrete Mathematics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0012-365X
eISSN 1872-681X
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics (DM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Graph Theory Research and Graph Labeling and Dimension Problems, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0012-365X (e-ISSN 1872-681X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.79 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3000 USD). OpenAlex records 19,081 works and 242,982 citations, with an h-index of 148.
Discrete Mathematics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Discrete Mathematics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.79, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Graph Theory Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Discrete Mathematics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Discrete Mathematics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Discrete Mathematics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Discrete Mathematics
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Graph Theory Research, Graph Labeling and Dimension Problems, Graph theory and applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0012-365X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-681X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Discrete Mathematics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, Discrete Mathematics is classified under Advanced Graph Theory Research, Graph Labeling and Dimension Problems, Graph theory and applications and Limits and Structures in Graph Theory.
Discrete Mathematics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.788.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.788 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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On a generalization of the Hosoya triangle
Turhan Çifçi, Hamza Menken, Orhan Dişkaya • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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