《算法》是一本國際期刊，發表關于解決實際領域中出現的問題的算法的理論論文，以及對實際重要性或技術具有普遍吸引力的實驗論文。算法的發展是計算機科學不可分割的一部分。計算機應用的復雜性和范圍的不斷增加使得高效算法的設計成為必要。算法涵蓋應用領域的算法，如:超大規模集成電路、分布式計算、并行處理、自動化設計、機器人技術、圖形學、數據庫設計、軟件工具，以及基本領域的算法，如排序、搜索、數據結構、計算幾何和線性規劃。此外，該期刊還設有兩個專題板塊:應用體驗，展示理論成果應用到實際情況中的發現，以及問題，提供關于計算機科學選定主題的短文。

Algorithmica is an international journal which publishes theoretical papers on algorithms that address problems arising in practical areas, and experimental papers of general appeal for practical importance or techniques. The development of algorithms is an integral part of computer science. The increasing complexity and scope of computer applications makes the design of efficient algorithms essential.Algorithmica covers algorithms in applied areas such as: VLSI, distributed computing, parallel processing, automated design, robotics, graphics, data base design, software tools, as well as algorithms in fundamental areas such as sorting, searching, data structures, computational geometry, and linear programming.In addition, the journal features two special sections: Application Experience, presenting findings obtained from applications of theoretical results to practical situations, and Problems, offering short papers presenting problems on selected topics of computer science.