Probability Theory and Related Fields Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0178-8051 eISSN 1432-2064 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile

About Probability Theory and Related Fields
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Probability Theory and Related Fields (PTRF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods and Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0178-8051 (e-ISSN 1432-2064). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51 (Q2 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 ~$2780 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,285 works and 186,546 citations, with an h-index of 173.

Probability Theory and Related Fields Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Probability Theory and Related Fields has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods 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.

Probability Theory and Related Fields operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Probability Theory and Related Fields 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 Probability Theory and Related Fields against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Probability Theory and Related Fields
  • Budget $2780 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods, Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals, Stochastic processes and financial applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Probability Theory and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+64%
Field avg: 0.92
APC vs Field Avg
-12%
Field avg: $3164

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0178-8051
ISSN (Online) 1432-2064
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $2780 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Probability Theory and Related Fields is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2780.

In our subject taxonomy, Probability Theory and Related Fields is classified under Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods, Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals, Stochastic processes and financial applications and Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics.

Probability Theory and Related Fields 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 1.508.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Probability Theory and Related Fields

Probability Theory and Related Fields does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.508 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Probability Theory and Related Fields is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Probability Theory and Related Fields is $2780 USD.

Probability Theory and Related Fields is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Probability Theory and Related Fields 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 Probability Theory and Related Fields is 0178-8051. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-2064.

Probability Theory and Related Fields sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.51, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
1.508
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 1.508 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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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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