Journal of the American Mathematical Society

Journal of the American Mathematical Society
Title	Journal of the American Mathematical Society
Discipline	Mathematics
Editor	Bhargav Bhatt, Tobias Colding, Camillo De Lellis, Michael J. Hopkins, Peter Keevash, Kiran S. Kedlaya, Robert Lazarsfeld, Amie Wilkinson
Publisher	American Mathematical Society
Country	United States
History	1988–present
Frequency	Quarterly
Openaccess	Hybrid
Impact	3.1
Impact-year	2022
Abbreviation	J. Amer. Math. Soc.
Website	https://www.ams.org/jams/
ISSN	0894-0347
EISSN	1088-6834
OCLC	17832070

Journal of the American Mathematical Society is a premier quarterly mathematical research journal published by the American Mathematical Society. Established in 1988, it rapidly gained a reputation for publishing papers of exceptional depth and importance across all areas of pure mathematics and theoretical computer science. The journal maintains stringent editorial standards, with submissions handled by a distinguished board of editors who are leading researchers in their fields. It is widely regarded as one of the most selective and influential journals in the discipline.

History and background

The journal was launched in 1988 under the auspices of the American Mathematical Society, filling a perceived need for a top-tier, general-interest publication that could showcase groundbreaking research from across the mathematical spectrum. Its creation was influenced by the success and model of journals like the Annals of Mathematics and Inventiones Mathematicae. The founding editorial board included prominent figures such as Hyman Bass, Michael Freedman, and Robert MacPherson, who set a high standard for originality and significance. From its inception, it aimed to attract and publish work that would have a lasting impact on the direction of mathematical research, a mission it has consistently upheld through subsequent editorial leadership.

Scope and editorial policies

The journal's scope encompasses all major areas of contemporary pure mathematics, including but not limited to algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, number theory, combinatorics, logic, and their applications to theoretical computer science. It operates on a strict peer-review process managed by an editorial board of active researchers, currently including editors like Bhargav Bhatt and Amie Wilkinson. The primary criterion for publication is the paper's potential for profound and lasting influence on its field. Unlike many specialized journals, it seeks articles that are accessible to a broad mathematical audience while presenting deep and complete solutions to significant problems.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is comprehensively covered by all major scientific abstracting and indexing services. It is indexed in MathSciNet, the premier reviewing database maintained by the American Mathematical Society, as well as in Zentralblatt MATH. It is also included in the Science Citation Index Expanded, the Scopus database, and the Journal Citation Reports, where it consistently receives a high impact factor. Its inclusion in these services ensures global visibility and accessibility for researchers at institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, and the Institute for Advanced Study.

Impact and recognition

The journal is consistently ranked among the most prestigious and selective publications in mathematics. Its high impact factor and strong reputation mean that publication within its pages is considered a significant achievement, often associated with major advancements. Many papers published have gone on to win prestigious awards such as the Cole Prize, the Oswald Veblen Prize in Geometry, and the Fulkerson Prize. The journal's influence extends beyond academia, as its published research often forms the foundation for further work in fields like cryptography, quantum computing, and mathematical physics.

Notable articles and authors

The journal has published numerous landmark papers that have reshaped mathematical landscapes. Seminal works include Andrew Wiles's proof of the Taniyama–Shimura conjecture, a critical step for Fermat's Last Theorem, and Grigori Perelman's work on the Poincaré conjecture and Ricci flow. Other notable contributors have been Jean Bourgain, Terence Tao, and Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal. Articles in the journal have also featured breakthroughs in geometric group theory by Mikhail Gromov and in arithmetic geometry by Peter Scholze.

Relationship to the American Mathematical Society

As a publication of the American Mathematical Society, the journal is integral to the society's mission of advancing research and scholarship. It operates under the society's publications division, alongside other key journals like the Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society and the Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. The editor-in-chief and editorial board are appointed by the society's publications committee. Revenue from the journal supports the society's broader activities, including conferences, advocacy, and programs like the Mathematical Reviews service and the Joint Mathematics Meetings.

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