What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Difference Equations and Applications?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Difference Equations and Applications is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Difference Equations and Applications indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Difference Equations and Applications is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.376 (Q3) and an H-index of 54.

Who publishes Journal of Difference Equations and Applications and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Difference Equations and Applications is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,875 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Difference Equations and Applications?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Difference Equations and Applications is "J. DIFFER. EQUATIONS APPL" with common acronym "gdea". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q3SCImago #14,861Hybrid

Journal of Difference Equations and Applications

Acronym:gdea

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. DIFFER. EQUATIONS APPL

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Identifier (ISSN):1023-6198(Print)/1563-5120(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Difference Equations and Applications

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.376

#14,861

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

54 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate18.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

93articles/year

3.07% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Difference Equations and Applications presents state-of-the-art papers on difference equations and discrete dynamical systems and the academic, pure and applied problems in which they arise. The Journal is composed of original research, expository and review articles, and papers that present novel concepts in application and techniques. The scope of the Journal includes all areas in mathematics that contain significant theory or applications in difference equations or discrete dynamical systems.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics98.1%Mathematical analysis76.8%Pure mathematics61.9%Physics61.8%Quantum mechanics52.6%Applied mathematics51.1%Computer science45.1%Economics32.6%Combinatorics31%Biology28.6%Nonlinear system25.4%Philosophy22.8%Geometry22.5%Discrete mathematics22.5%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Applied

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank130/492

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank189/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank185/492

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank162/345

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRSCIE	130/492	Q2
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	189/345	Q3
MATHEMATICS	JCISCIE	185/492	Q2
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	162/345	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year58

Total Citations12

2025

IF1

Articles / Year64

Total Citations55

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year83

Total Citations168

2023

IF1.1

Articles / Year94

Total Citations330

2022

IF1.352

Articles / Year85

Total Citations328

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	58	12
2025	1	64	55
2024	1.1	83	168
2023	1.1	94	330
2022	1.352	85	328
2021	1.476	95	540
2020	1.162	78	452
2019	0.974	96	753
2018	0.625	84	821
2017	—	119	1,045
2016	—	125	1,130
2015	—	110	975

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,861Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-1996, 1998-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Mathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.376

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.10

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,875 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations241

3-Year Documents231

Citable Documents223

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 Rate33.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Algebra and Number TheoryQ3

AnalysisQ3

Applied MathematicsQ3

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: 18.2%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

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

Journal of Difference Equations and Applications (acronym: gdea, abbr: J. DIFFER. EQUATIONS APPL, ISSN: 1023-6198) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Mathematics, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.376 (Q3), an H-index of 54.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 93 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,875 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.