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Journal of Optics (India)

Springer · India

ISSN0972-8821eISSN0974-6900
SJR Q3✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR
68
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total68
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
110
days submission → published
measured · last 20 articles · accept 87d
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q3. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.371
H-Indexi
42
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.912
Total Worksi
3,702
Total Citationsi
16,991
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.56
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
9
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

Journal of Optics is a quarterly publication that delves into all branches of optical physics and technology. An official publication of the Optical Society of India. Covers a vast array of topics including, but not limited to, vision science, colour, photometry, and illumination. Publishes original and applied research, review articles, and literature citations on various aspects of optics. Enjoys a broad readership among physicists, technologists, and manufacturing organizations in India and abroad. Highly regarded by authors, with a strong likelihood of repeat submissions.

General Information

Country / RegionIndia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive
Total Publications3,702
Publisher OrgSpringer Nature
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid
Peer Review—
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA License—
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
0972-8821 / 0974-6900
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌
Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
78
461
2019
79
852
2020
125
1.2k
2021
247
2k
2022
485
3.7k
2023
850
3.7k
2024
564
878
2025
187
30
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Optics

Scopus Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Photonic and Optical DevicesOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsAdvanced Photonic Communication Systems

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Optics (India)

Is Journal of Optics (India) a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Optics (India): it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Optics (India)?

Journal of Optics (India) is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.56.

Is Journal of Optics (India) indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Optics (India) is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Optics (India)?

Journal of Optics is a quarterly publication that delves into all branches of optical physics and technology. An official publication of the Optical Society of India. Covers a vast array of topics including, but not limited to, vision science, colour, photometry, and illumination. Publishes original and applied research, review articles, and literature citations on various aspects of optics. Enjoys a broad readership among physicists, technologists, and manufacturing organizations in India and abroad. Highly regarded by authors, with a strong likelihood of repeat submissions.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref