Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0022-3239 eISSN 1573-2878 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q3 Quartile

About Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications
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Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications (JOTA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research and Economic theories and models, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0022-3239 (e-ISSN 1573-2878). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38 (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 ~$2990 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Optimization Algorithms 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.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications 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 Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Optimization Theory and …
  • Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Economic theories and models, Matrix Theory and Algorithms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Optimization … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-46%
Field avg: 2.55
APC vs Field Avg
+11%
Field avg: $2696

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0022-3239
ISSN (Online) 1573-2878
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $2990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is classified under Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Economic theories and models, Matrix Theory and Algorithms and Optimization and Variational Analysis.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.378.

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Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.378 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is $2990 USD.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications is 0022-3239. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-2878.

Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.38, ranked across all journals in our database.
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2025 1.378 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.

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