Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

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The Journal of Humanistic Mathematics provides an open forum for both academic and informal discussions on the various threads of mathematical inquiry. The focus of submitted papers should be on the aesthetic, cultural, historical, literary, pedagogical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspects of doing, learning, and teaching mathematics. Authors should keep in mind that the Journal publishes work that appeals to a general mathematical audience. This includes people who are seriously interested in mathematics, but may come from a variety of backgrounds both within and beyond academia.
We hope to serve the whole mathematical community and we wish to encourage the development and sustenance of an equitable and welcoming environment for all individuals, independent of their status within and relationship to the community. Occasionally some of our content might make some readers uncomfortable. We welcome reader responses to content that provokes disagreement.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2011

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We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (50.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.)
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Most recent response reported was received on 19 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Dec 2025.
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Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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