Statistica Sinica is a peer‑reviewed academic journal covering research in statistics and probability theory. It is published by the Institute of Statistical Science, which is part of Academia Sinica, the national academy of Taiwan. The journal was established in 1991 and issues are released on a quarterly basis.
Scope and Content
The journal accepts original research articles, review papers, and discussion notes in all areas of theoretical and methodological statistics, including but not limited to:
- Probability theory and stochastic processes
- Statistical inference and estimation theory
- Computational statistics and data analysis methods
- Applications of statistical methodology across scientific domains
All papers are written in English.
Editorial Management
Statistica Sinica is overseen by an editorial board composed of scholars in statistics and related fields. The editor‑in‑chief, appointed by the Institute of Statistical Science, is responsible for the journal’s editorial policy and peer‑review process. (Specific current office‑holder information varies and should be consulted directly from the journal’s website.)
Indexing and Impact
The journal is indexed in major bibliographic databases, including:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science)
- Scopus
- MathSciNet
- Zentralblatt MATH
Statistica Sinica receives an annual impact factor reported by Clarivate Analytics’ Journal Citation Reports; the most recent publicly available figure (as of 2023) is approximately 2.0.
Access and Publication Model
Articles are made available online through the journal’s website. Statistica Sinica follows a hybrid publication model: authors may choose open‑access options by paying an article processing charge, while other articles are accessible through subscription or institutional access.
Historical Significance
Since its inception, Statistica Sinica has been recognized as a leading outlet for high‑quality statistical research in the Asia‑Pacific region and internationally. It has contributed to the dissemination of influential methodological developments and has served as a platform for collaboration among statisticians worldwide.
References
- Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica – Statistica Sinica homepage.
- Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics) – Impact factor listings for Statistica Sinica.
- Scopus and Web of Science indexing records.
