What is the Impact Factor of Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems is 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.826 (Q1) and an H-index of 35.

Who publishes Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,974 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems is "Qual. Theory Dyn. Syst" with common acronym "qtds". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #6,598Hybrid

Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems

Acronym:qtds

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Abbreviation (ISO):Qual. Theory Dyn. Syst

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Identifier (ISSN):1575-5460(Print)/1662-3592(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.2↑ +1.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.826

#6,598

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

35 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate10.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

87articles/year

9.7% Gold OA•99.4% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems (QTDS) publishes high-quality peer-reviewed research articles on the theory and applications of discrete and continuous dynamical systems. The journal addresses mathematicians as well as engineers, physicists, and other scientists who use dynamical systems as valuable research tools. The journal is not interested in numerical results, except if these illustrate theoretical results previously proved.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics98.2%Mathematical analysis85.9%Physics84.1%Quantum mechanics74.3%Pure mathematics69.2%Computer science51.8%Geometry48.3%Nonlinear system37.8%Combinatorics36.8%Mathematical physics28.4%Biology27.4%Applied mathematics27.3%Engineering27.1%Philosophy27.1%Discrete mathematics25.4%Economics20.7%

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

Rank11/492

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank15/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS

Rank9/492

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank3/345

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS	JCRSCIE	11/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	15/345	Q1
MATHEMATICS	JCISCIE	9/492	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	3/345	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.2

Articles / Year147

Total Citations49

2025

IF2.1

Articles / Year228

Total Citations764

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year289

Total Citations2,027

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year193

Total Citations1,231

2022

IF0.931

Articles / Year171

Total Citations1,352

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.2	147	49
2025	2.1	228	764
2024	1.9	289	2,027
2023	1.4	193	1,231
2022	0.931	171	1,352
2021	1.419	117	769
2020	1.4	102	574
2019	0.986	26	180
2018	1.019	41	285
2017	—	47	407
2016	—	37	346
2015	—	54	477

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #6,598Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1999-2005, 2008-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Mathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.826

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.34

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,974 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,864

3-Year Documents622

Citable Documents622

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 Rate35.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Applied MathematicsQ1

Discrete Mathematics and CombinatoricsQ1

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: 10.5%

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):

3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

Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems (acronym: qtds, abbr: Qual. Theory Dyn. Syst, ISSN: 1575-5460) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MATHEMATICS, published by Springer International Publishing in Switzerland since 1999. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.826 (Q1), an H-index of 35.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 87 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,974 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.