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Journal of Light and Visual Environment

The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan · Japan

ISSN0387-8805

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ Open Access

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.

SJR Score

0.133

H-Index

Total Works

765

Total Citations

3,421

2yr Mean Citedness

0.00

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the science and application of light and visual environments. It covers topics such as lighting design for various spaces including architecture, hospitals, and tunnels, and the development of new light sources like LEDs and mercury-free lamps. The journal also investigates the impact of light on human perception, including skin appearance, food palatability, and glare, as well as the optical properties of materials and light-driven processes.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionJapan

Primary Language—

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 8 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications765

Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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4/12 · 33%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

0387-8805

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Impact of Light on Environment and HealthColor Science and ApplicationsColor perception and designBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationPlasma Diagnostics and ApplicationsGaN-based semiconductor devices and materialsVisual perception and processing mechanismsOcular and Laser Science ResearchGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsPlasma Applications and Diagnostics