ANNALS OF STATISTICS

Annals of Statistics (ISSN 0090-5364) is a prestigious biannual journal published in the United States by the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, widely recognized as one of the leading periodicals in the field of statistics. As a non-open access publication indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), the journal consistently maintains a high impact factor and is typically ranked in the first or second tier of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification, underscoring its elite standing in the academic community. The journal publishes high-quality research that emphasizes mathematical rigor and theoretical innovation, covering a broad spectrum of topics including probability theory, statistical inference, Bayesian statistics, and high-dimensional data analysis. Due to its stringent standards for theoretical depth and its reputation for a rigorous peer-review process characterized by a high rejection rate and extended review periods, Annals of Statistics is particularly suited for researchers with a strong background in theoretical and applied statistics who possess significant academic expertise.