
Academic Journal
Q1Acta Mathematica
About Acta Mathematica
Acta Mathematica is a scholarly journal published by International Press, Inc.. SCImago 2025 places it in Q1 with an SJR of 8.954 and an H-index of 85.
Its listed coverage is 1882-1887, 1889-1895, 1897, 1899-1906, 1908-1914, 1916, 1920-1923, 1925-1942, 1944-2025 and its research categories include Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1). The 2025 dataset reports 6 documents and 193 citations across the latest three-year reporting window.
Acta Mathematica: A Prestigious Journal in the World of Pure Mathematics
Acta Mathematica is one of the most prestigious and long-standing mathematical journals in the world. Founded in 1882 by the renowned Swedish mathematician Gösta Mittag-Leffler, the journal has played a pivotal role in the development and dissemination of high-level research in pure mathematics. Published by the Institut Mittag-Leffler, under the auspices of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Acta Mathematica continues to be a respected platform for original mathematical research of the highest quality.
A Legacy of Excellence in Mathematics
For more than a century, Acta Mathematica has been associated with groundbreaking contributions to mathematical theory. Its legacy includes publishing some of the most influential mathematical papers in history, authored by legends such as Henri Poincaré, David Hilbert, and Élie Cartan. The journal’s commitment to rigorous peer review and academic integrity has made it a preferred choice for researchers looking to publish work that has both depth and long-term value.
Focus and Scope
Acta Mathematica specializes in publishing original research papers in pure mathematics. It covers a broad range of mathematical disciplines including, but not limited to, algebra, geometry, topology, number theory, and analysis. Each issue features articles that have been carefully selected for their originality, importance, and potential impact on future research. The journal does not typically publish survey articles, applied mathematics papers, or pedagogical material, maintaining a sharp focus on advancing theoretical understanding.
Why Acta Mathematica Stands Out
One of the distinguishing features of Acta Mathematica is its high editorial standards. The journal accepts only a limited number of papers each year, ensuring that every published article reflects significant advances in mathematics. This selective approach has helped maintain the journal’s esteemed reputation and high impact factor in the academic community.
Another unique aspect is its commitment to open access. Since 2006, all volumes of Acta Mathematica have been made freely available online. This means researchers, students, and enthusiasts around the world can access cutting-edge mathematical research without subscription barriers—supporting global academic collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Access and Submission
All articles published in Acta Mathematica are available online through the journal’s official website and through platforms such as Project Euclid. Authors interested in submitting their work should note that the journal accepts only original research papers and follows a rigorous peer-review process. Manuscripts should be prepared in LaTeX and adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines.
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Aims & Scope
Scope of Acta Mathematica: Advancing the Frontiers of Pure Mathematics
Acta Mathematica is one of the most prestigious and historic journals in the field of pure mathematics. Established in 1882 by Gösta Mittag-Leffler, this internationally recognized journal continues to play a leading role in publishing groundbreaking mathematical research. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Acta Mathematica offers a platform for high-quality original papers that contribute significantly to the advancement of mathematical knowledge.
Focus and Coverage
The primary scope of Acta Mathematica centers on pure mathematics. The journal welcomes research papers that present major advances in any area of mathematics, including but not limited to:
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Topology
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Number Theory
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Analysis (real, complex, functional)
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Differential Equations
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Algebraic and Differential Geometry
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Mathematical Logic
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Operator Theory
What sets Acta Mathematica apart is its selective approach—publishing only those papers that demonstrate substantial depth, originality, and potential impact. Articles are subject to a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that each contribution meets the highest scholarly standards.
International Scope and Accessibility
While Acta Mathematica is published by the Institut Mittag-Leffler, under the auspices of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, its reach is truly global. Researchers from all continents contribute and benefit from the journal’s extensive distribution and international editorial board. The journal’s open access policy allows for greater visibility and accessibility, encouraging the dissemination of knowledge across borders and academic institutions.
Ideal for Researchers in Pure Mathematics
If you are a mathematician aiming to publish innovative work that pushes the boundaries of theory and abstraction, Acta Mathematica is an ideal choice. The journal is particularly suitable for researchers seeking to engage with an audience that appreciates deep theoretical exploration and elegant mathematical arguments.
Because of its elite status, being published in Acta Mathematica not only highlights the importance of a mathematician’s contribution but also enhances their academic reputation.
Academic Impact and Recognition
Acta Mathematica has consistently ranked among the top mathematics journals worldwide in terms of impact factor, citation metrics, and academic prestige. Its long history of excellence has seen the publication of papers by many of the most influential mathematicians in history, including Henri Poincaré, David Hilbert, and more recently, Fields Medalists and other highly respected scholars.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
On Kähler Ricci shrinker surfaces
Yu Li, Bing Wang
2026 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2026.v236.n1.a1Partial heights, entire curves, and the geometric Bombieri-Lang conjecture
Junyi Xie, Xinyi Yuan
2026 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2026.v236.n2.n2Ray structures on Teichmüller space
Huiping Pan, Michael Wolf
2026 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2026.v236.n1.a2The Zimmer program for partially hyperbolic actions
Danijela Damianović, Ralf Spatzier, Kurt Vinhage, Disheng Xu et al.
2026 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2026.v236.n2.n1Perverse filtrations and Fourier transforms
Davesh Maulik, Junliang Shen, Qizheng Yin
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.v234.n1.a1Hermitian K-theory for stable $\infty$-categories II: Cobordism categories and additivity
Baptiste Calmès, Yonatan Harpaz, Markus Land, Denis Nardin et al.
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.n235.n2.a1Asymptotics for 2-dimensional vectorial Allen-Cahn systems
Fabrice Bethuel
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.v234.n2.a1The Landau equation does not blow up
Nestor Guillen, Luis Silvestre
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.v234.n2.a2The structure of isoperimetric bubbles on $\mathbb{R}^n$ and $\mathbb{S}^n$
Emanuel Milman, Joe Neeman
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.v234.n1.a2Deformation theory and partition Lie algebras
D. Lukas B. Brantner, Akhil Mathew
2025 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2025.v235.n1.a1Lie, associative and commutative quasi-isomorphism
Ricardo Campos, Dan Petersen, Daniel Robert-Nicoud, Felix Wierstra et al.
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v233.n2.a1Conformal bootstrap in Liouville theory
Colin Guillarmou, Antti Kupiainen, Rémi Rhodes, Vincent Vargas et al.
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v233.n1.a2Surface groups in uniform lattices of some semi-simple groups
Jeremy Kahn, François Labourie, Shahar Mozes
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v232.n1.a2The dynamical Kirchberg–Phillips theorem
James Gabe, Gábor Szabó
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v232.n1.a1Stable minimal hypersurfaces in $\mathbf{R}^4$
Otis Chodosh, Chao Li
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v233.n1.a1Mildly dissipative diffeomorphisms of the disk with zero entropy
Sylvain Crovisier, Enrique Pujals, Charles Tresser
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v232.n2.a1Square-root cancellation for sums of factorization functions over squarefree progressions in $\mathbb{F}_q[t]$
Will Sawin
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v233.n2.a3Collapsing geometry of hyperkähler 4-manifolds and applications
Song Sun, Ruobing Zhang
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v232.n2.a2Bounded $t$-structures on the category of perfect complexes
Amnon Neeman
2024 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2024.v233.n2.a2Nonlinear inviscid damping near monotonic shear flows
Alexandru D. Ionescu, Hao Jia
2023 · DOI: 10.4310/acta.2023.v230.n2.a2Reviews
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