Acta Numerica
Published by Cambridge University Press
ISSN : 0962-4929 eISSN : 1474-0508
Abbreviation : Acta Numer.
Aims & Scope
Acta Numerica is the top-cited journal for the last two years in MathSciNet.
Its annual collection of review articles includes survey papers by leading researchers in numerical analysis and scientific computing.
The papers present overviews of recent advances and provide state-of-the-art techniques and analysis.
Covering the breadth of numerical analysis, articles are written in a style accessible to researchers at all levels and can serve as advanced teaching aids.
Broad subject areas for inclusion are computational methods in linear algebra, optimization, ordinary and partial differential equations, approximation theory, stochastic analysis and nonlinear dynamical systems, as well as the application of computational techniques in science and engineering and the mathematical theory underlying numerical methods.
View Aims & ScopeMetrics & Ranking
Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.3 |
| 2024 | 16.30 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 181 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 374 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.610 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Mathematics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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An optimal control approach to <i>a posteriori</i> error estimation in finite element methods
Citation: 852
Authors: Roland, Rolf