Contributions to Mathematics
Editorial Team Author Guidelines Publication Frequency Copyright Policy Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Generative AI Policy
The “Contributions to Mathematics” (abbreviated as “Contrib. Math.”) is a refereed electronic journal, which aims to provide a forum for rapid publication of good-quality but brief articles (consisting of a maximum of 10 published pages) in all areas of mathematics. Such areas include, but are not limited to, algebra, analysis, fractional calculus, differential equations, combinatorics, geometry, game theory, number theory, numerical analysis, and set theory. Articles contributing some non-trivial progress in the solution of existing problems and conjectures, as well as articles consisting of alternative/short proofs of well-known mathematical results, are especially welcome. The journal also publishes mini-reviews (consisting of a maximum of 30 published pages) of high quality.
The journal “Contributions to Mathematics” does not charge any article submission/processing/publication charges, and it is partially supported by the National Mathematical Society of Pakistan. The content of this journal is free for readers. Authors retain the copyright of their articles.
The journal “Contributions to Mathematics” is Abstracted/Indexed/included in
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals),
- Web of Science: ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index),
- Google Scholar,
- Semantic Scholar.
The following citation metrics for the journal “Contributions to Mathematics” are taken from the 2025 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR):
- Impact Factor (IF): 0.6
- 5-Year IF: 0.9
- Journal Citation Indicator (JCI): 0.74
- Rank by IF: Q3 in Mathematics, Q4 in Applied Mathematics
- Rank by JCI: Q2 in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
1. Authorship and Contributorship
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the concept, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study. All those who have made significant contributions should be offered the opportunity to be listed as authors. Other individuals who have contributed to the study should be acknowledged, but not identified as authors.
2. Appeals and Complaints
Appeals to editorial decisions and complaints regarding publishing ethics follow the method outlined below.
2.1. Appeals Against Editorial Decisions on Manuscripts
At least one of the chief editors or handling editor considers the appeal and determines whether
• The original decision should be retained;
• Another unbiased view is needed;
• The appeal should be accepted.
In any case, the corresponding author of the manuscript is informed of the decision. Decisions on appeals are final.
2.2. Complaint About Publication Ethics
Editors follow guidelines given by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). At least one of the chief editors or handling editor considers the complaint and decides on a course of action and gives feedback to the complainant. If the complainant is unsatisfied with the complaint’s handling, he/she might take it to the COPE.
3. Competing Interests
The author(s), reviewers, and editor(s) who involve in a submitted manuscript, are required to disclose competing interests that are directly or indirectly related to the manuscript.
4. Data Availability Statement
A data availability statement assembles information on the availability of data associated with the article, whether data are in repositories, available on request, included with supplementary information, or figure source data files. Although not required, it is recommended that such a statement be included in the submissions.
5. Ethical Oversight
If there is a possibility of misconduct in publishing a manuscript in this journal, the journal or/and publisher will conduct an inquiry in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) criteria. If there are genuine issues following an investigation, the author(s) of the manuscript under consideration will be contacted via their provided email address(es) and given the opportunity to resolve the matter. Depending on the circumstances, the journal or/and publisher may take the following steps, which include but are not limited to:
• If the final decision on the considered manuscript is not taken, it may be rejected.
• If the considered paper has already been published, depending on the type and seriousness of the violation:
(i). a correction/erratum may be used in conjunction with the article.
(ii). an editorial note may be published and linked to the article.
(iii). or, in an extreme situation, the article may be retracted.
The reason(s) will be stated in the published correction/erratum, editorial note, or retraction notice.
• The institution(s) of the author(s) may also be notified.
6. Intellectual Property
Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article in all formats. Any reuse of copyrighted material from other sources must be properly cited and accompanied by necessary permissions.
7. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
The journal welcomes scholarly discussion of published articles. Readers may submit comments or critiques that contribute constructively to the academic record. If errors are identified after publication, the journal will assess the issue and, when appropriate, publish corrections or retractions in accordance with editorial standards and ethical guidelines. All post-publication updates will be clearly linked to the original article to ensure transparency and integrity of the scholarly record.
8. Journal Archiving
Content published in the journal is deposited in the Internet Archive to ensure long-term digital preservation.
Queries related to editorial, publisher, and production matters should be addressed to Akbar Ali, Akhlaq Ahmad Bhatti, and Zahid Raza, respectively. The contact details of the aforesaid individuals are given below.
Akbar Ali
University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966-50-769-5609
Email: m.secretary-cm[at]shahindp.com, ak.ali[at]uoh.edu.sa
Akhlaq Ahmad Bhatti
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
B-Block, Faisal Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-128-128 Ext: 284
Fax: +92-42-3516-5232
Email Addresses: ch.editor-cm[at]shahindp.com, akhlaq.ahmad[at]nu.edu.pk
Zahid Raza
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: +971-5680-531-19
Email: p.editor[at]shahindp.com, zraza[at]sharjah.ac.ae
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