What is the Impact Factor of Probability Theory and Related Fields?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Probability Theory and Related Fields is 1.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Probability Theory and Related Fields indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Probability Theory and Related Fields is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 2.058 (Q1) and an H-index of 100.

Who publishes Probability Theory and Related Fields and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Probability Theory and Related Fields is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,897 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Probability Theory and Related Fields?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Probability Theory and Related Fields is "PROBAB. THEORY RELAT. FIELDS" with common acronym "ptrf". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,362Top JournalHybrid

Probability Theory and Related Fields

Acronym:ptrf

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Abbreviation (ISO):PROBAB. THEORY RELAT. FIELDS

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Identifier (ISSN):0178-8051(Print)/1432-2064(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.9↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIETop Tier

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Probability Theory and Related Fields

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

2.058

#1,362

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

100

100 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate6.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

74articles/year

45.15% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Probability Theory and Related Fields publishes research papers in modern probability theory and its various fields of application. Thus, subjects of interest include: mathematical statistical physics, mathematical statistics, mathematical biology, theoretical computer science, and applications of probability theory to other areas of mathematics such as combinatorics, analysis, ergodic theory and geometry. Survey papers on emerging areas of importance may be considered for publication. The main languages of publication are English, French and German.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics97%Physics69.7%Statistics67.3%Mathematical analysis67.2%Economics63.5%Business59.4%Finance56.5%Financial economics55.2%Mathematical finance54.6%Quantum mechanics54.6%Computer science53.6%Combinatorics46.9%Pure mathematics40.6%Applied mathematics38.7%Statistical physics35.3%Discrete mathematics32.8%Biology26.8%Geometry25.2%Philosophy24.5%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Statistics & Probability

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

Rank42/170

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

Rank33/170

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY	JCRSCIE	42/170	Q1
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY	JCISCIE	33/170	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.9

Articles / Year63

Total Citations6

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year108

Total Citations83

2024

IF1.5

Articles / Year101

Total Citations315

2023

IF2

Articles / Year70

Total Citations425

2022

IF1.944

Articles / Year79

Total Citations614

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.9	63	6
2025	1.6	108	83
2024	1.5	101	315
2023	2	70	425
2022	1.944	79	614
2021	2.391	79	586
2020	2.125	57	614
2019	2.448	61	549
2018	1.992	74	1,054
2017	—	69	1,073
2016	—	63	1,527
2015	—	79	2,551

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,362Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1986-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Decision SciencesMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

2.058

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.22

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,897 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations496

3-Year Documents220

Citable Documents220

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 Rate15.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

AnalysisQ1

Statistics and ProbabilityQ1

Statistics, Probability and UncertaintyQ1

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: 6.7%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Mathematics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区STATISTICS & PROBABILITY

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

Probability Theory and Related Fields (acronym: ptrf, abbr: PROBAB. THEORY RELAT. FIELDS, ISSN: 0178-8051) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Mathematics, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 1962. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.058 (Q1), an H-index of 100.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 74 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,897 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.