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Journal of Optics (India)

Springer · India

ISSN0972-8821eISSN0974-6900

SJR Q3✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total22

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.286

H-Index

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.912

Total Works

3,702

Total Citations

16,991

2yr Mean Citedness

2.56

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Retractions

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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.

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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive

Total Publications3,702

Publisher OrgSpringer Nature

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid

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Review Time—

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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

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Springer

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0972-8821 / 0974-6900

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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?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

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2025

2026

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.

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