What is the Impact Factor of SIAM Journal on Optimization?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of SIAM Journal on Optimization is 2.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is SIAM Journal on Optimization indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, SIAM Journal on Optimization is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.671 (Q1) and an H-index of 160.

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

SIAM Journal on Optimization is published by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Publications. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,817 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of SIAM Journal on Optimization is "SIAM J. Optim". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,006Top JournalHybrid

SIAM Journal on Optimization

Abbreviation (ISO):SIAM J. Optim

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Identifier (ISSN):1052-6234(Print)/1095-7189(Online)

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Publisher:Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Publications

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.6↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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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 SIAM Journal on Optimization

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.671

#2,006

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

160

160 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

120articles/year

0.56% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The SIAM Journal on Optimization contains research articles on the theory and practice of optimization. The areas addressed include linear and quadratic programming, convex programming, nonlinear programming, complementarity problems, stochastic optimization, combinatorial optimization, integer programming, and convex, nonsmooth and variational analysis. Contributions may emphasize optimization theory, algorithms, software, computational practice, applications, or the links between these subjects.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Mathematics98.1%Mathematical optimization85.7%Computer science78%Applied mathematics59.1%Algorithm55.6%Geometry53.9%Mathematical analysis49.3%Physics43.3%Economics38.3%Combinatorics37.8%Quantum mechanics36%Biology31.6%Pure mathematics29.2%Programming language27.8%Engineering26.3%Regular polygon25.9%Philosophy23.6%Artificial intelligence21.8%Statistics20.7%Convex optimization20.4%Discrete mathematics20.2%Macroeconomics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Mathematics Applied

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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

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank37/345

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATHEMATICS, APPLIED

Rank29/345

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCRSCIE	37/345	Q1
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED	JCISCIE	29/345	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.6

Articles / Year59

Total Citations10

2025

IF2.3

Articles / Year101

Total Citations171

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year139

Total Citations645

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year116

Total Citations785

2022

IF2.763

Articles / Year111

Total Citations1,375

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.6	59	10
2025	2.3	101	171
2024	2.6	139	645
2023	3.1	116	785
2022	2.763	111	1,375
2021	2.85	120	1,705
2020	2.247	128	2,759
2019	2.876	122	2,344
2018	2.183	131	4,317
2017	—	105	4,841
2016	—	114	6,361
2015	—	105	6,484

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,006Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1991, 1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceMathematics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.671

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.89

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,817 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,177

3-Year Documents362

Citable Documents362

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 Rate24.4%

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

SoftwareQ1

Theoretical Computer ScienceQ1

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: 7.7%

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

SIAM Journal on Optimization (abbr: SIAM J. Optim, ISSN: 1052-6234) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Mathematics, published by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Publications in United States since 1991. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.671 (Q1), an H-index of 160.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 120 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,817 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.