What is the Impact Factor of Algebra Universalis?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Algebra Universalis is 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Algebra Universalis indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Algebra Universalis is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.337 (Q2) and an H-index of 34.

Who publishes Algebra Universalis and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Algebra Universalis is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,903 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Algebra Universalis?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Algebra Universalis is "ALGEBR UNIV" with common acronym "alun". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #15,965Hybrid

Algebra Universalis

Acronym:alun

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Abbreviation (ISO):ALGEBR UNIV

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Identifier (ISSN):0002-5240(Print)/1420-8911(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.4↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Algebra Universalis

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.337

#15,965

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

34 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate16.7%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

61articles/year

33.63% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Algebra Universalis publishes papers in universal algebra, lattice theory, and related fields. In a pragmatic way, one could define the areas of interest of the journal as the union of the areas of interest of the members of the Editorial Board. In addition to research papers, we are also interested in publishing high quality survey articles.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics99%Pure mathematics96%Algebra over a field81.9%Discrete mathematics58.2%Combinatorics56.6%Computer science44.1%Physics39.5%Philosophy28.6%Geometry27.2%Mathematical analysis26.1%Acoustics23.1%Artificial intelligence21.7%Quantum mechanics21.4%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank407/492

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank315/492

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRSCIE	407/492	Q4
MATHEMATICS	JCISCIE	315/492	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.4

Articles / Year33

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year31

Total Citations14

2024

IF0.6

Articles / Year45

Total Citations37

2023

IF0.6

Articles / Year35

Total Citations58

2022

IF0.526

Articles / Year38

Total Citations66

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.4	33	2
2025	0.6	31	14
2024	0.6	45	37
2023	0.6	35	58
2022	0.526	38	66
2021	0.626	67	144
2020	0.404	58	138
2019	0.667	60	178
2018	0.608	100	358
2017	—	61	339
2016	—	48	248
2015	—	51	355

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #15,965Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1971-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Mathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.337

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.38

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,903 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations52

3-Year Documents117

Citable Documents117

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate23.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

LogicQ2

Algebra and Number TheoryQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 16.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区MATHEMATICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Algebra Universalis (acronym: alun, abbr: ALGEBR UNIV, ISSN: 0002-5240) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Mathematics, published by Springer International Publishing in Switzerland since 1971. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.337 (Q2), an H-index of 34.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 61 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,903 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.