Journal of Applied Statistics is a world-leading journal which provides a forum for communication among statisticians and practitioners for judicious application of statistical principles and innovations of statistical methodology motivated by current and important real-world examples across a wide range of disciplines, including, but not limited to:
- biological and biomedical sciences
- business, economics, management and finance
- computer science and information technology
- data science
- ecology
- education
- engineering
- genetics and genomics
- medicine and related disciplines
- operations research
- social sciences
In general, original research papers should present one or two challenges in an area, include relevant data, provide a novel method to solve challenges, and demonstrate that the proposed method has answered questions that were not properly or optimally addressed before by relevant existing methods. Review articles should focus on one or more current statistical research methods that have been widely used by other discipline(s), along with applications and a discussion for future directions. Application notes should at least illustrate innovative application of existing statistical method(s) to a data challenge in any discipline with convincing findings.
All papers should be prepared using the Journal's templates. Using these templates, original research and review articles should not typically be more than 20 manuscript pages, while application notes should be at most 15 manuscript pages. Theoretical appendices, data sets and multimedia material can be published as supplemental online material. For further information please visit http://journalauthors.tandf.co.uk/preparation/multimedia.asp.
The Journal actively encourages proposals for special issues in cutting-edge areas of applied statistics. Proposals should be emailed to the Editor-in-Chief for consideration in the first instance.
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer review by at least two independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single blind and submissions can be made online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cjas
Publishing Ethics
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilises CrossCheck for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/
The Journal has an appeals and complaints policy which can be viewed here: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-appeals-and-complaints-from-authors/.
Best Paper Prize
The Journal of Applied Statistics Best Paper Prize is awarded annually, as decided by the Editor-in-Chief with the support of the Associate Editors. The winning article receives a £500 prize, and their paper will be made free to view for the following year. All articles published in the Journal are automatically included for consideration.
