What is the Impact Factor of Optimization?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Optimization is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Optimization indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Optimization is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.753 (Q1) and an H-index of 69.

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

Optimization is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,186 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Optimization?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Optimization is "OPTIMIZATION" with common acronym "gopt". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #7,506Hybrid

Optimization

Acronym:gopt

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Abbreviation (ISO):OPTIMIZATION

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Identifier (ISSN):0233-1934(Print)/1029-4945(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Optimization

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.753

#7,506

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

69 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate6.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

160articles/year

4.85% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Optimization publishes refereed, theoretical and applied papers on the latest developments in fields such as linear, nonlinear, stochastic, parametric, discrete and dynamic programming, control theory and game theory. A special section is devoted to review papers on theory and methods in interesting areas of mathematical programming and optimization techniques. The journal also publishes conference proceedings, book reviews and announcements. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MathematicsComputer ScienceMathematics, AppliedEconomicsMathematical AnalysisGeometryAlgorithmsPhysicsQuantum MechanicsProgramming LanguagesPhilosophyBiologyEngineering

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Applied

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Special Issues

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, APPLIED

Rank89/345

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Rank71/109

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank188/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Rank43/109

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	89/345	Q2
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE	JCRSCIE	71/109	Q3
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	188/345	Q3
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE	JCISCIE	43/109	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year108

Total Citations10

2025

IF1.8

Articles / Year161

Total Citations148

2024

IF1.6

Articles / Year208

Total Citations470

2023

IF2.2

Articles / Year136

Total Citations551

2022

IF2.456

Articles / Year161

Total Citations984

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	108	10
2025	1.8	161	148
2024	1.6	208	470
2023	2.2	136	551
2022	2.456	161	984
2021	2.36	150	1,058
2020	1.52	193	1,905
2019	1.206	155	1,961
2018	1.17	151	1,964
2017	—	134	1,730
2016	—	104	1,391
2015	—	91	1,226

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,506Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1985-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Decision SciencesMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.753

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.01

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,186 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations966

3-Year Documents499

Citable Documents489

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 Rate26.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Control and OptimizationQ1

Applied MathematicsQ2

Management Science and Operations ResearchQ2

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: 6.2%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

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

Optimization (acronym: gopt, abbr: OPTIMIZATION, ISSN: 0233-1934) 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 1.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.753 (Q1), an H-index of 69.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 160 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,186 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.