SIAM Review

SIAM Review is a flagship journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), holding an ISSN of 0036-1445. As a highly selective, peer-reviewed quarterly, it serves as the premier outlet for broad-interest, expository articles that bridge the gap between pure mathematics and its real-world applications. The journal’s scope encompasses the full spectrum of applied and computational mathematics, including numerical analysis, optimization, control theory, dynamical systems, data science, and mathematical modeling in engineering, physics, and biology. Unlike traditional research journals, SIAM Review features a distinctive article mix: its signature Surveys and Reviews section publishes comprehensive, pedagogical overviews of emerging fields or mature subdisciplines, while the Research Spotlights highlight exceptional recent results. The journal also includes a Problems and Techniques section, a lively Book Reviews section, and the notable SIGEST section, which reprints outstanding papers from other SIAM journals with new commentary. The target audience is broad, ranging from academic mathematicians and computational scientists to engineers, physicists, and industry researchers seeking accessible yet rigorous insights. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 8.200, SIAM Review ranks in the JCR Q1 quartile, placing it among the most influential journals in applied mathematics. Its standing is further underscored by its open-access option for authors and its reputation for publishing works that shape the direction of the field. For researchers aiming to disseminate impactful, integrative mathematics to a wide readership, SIAM Review remains the gold standard.