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Optics and Spectroscopy (English translation of Optika i Spektroskopiya)

Pleiades Publishing · United States · Est. 1959

ISSN1562-6911
SJR Q4WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
30
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q4+5
Total30
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
0.145
H-Index
50
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.196
Total Works
16,705
Total Citations
49,269
2yr Mean Citedness
0.44
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal publishes research on optical phenomena, spectroscopy, and the development of optical devices and materials. Articles cover the study of liquid crystals, quantum dots, and nanostructures, as well as the design and simulation of optical resonators, filters, and coatings. Investigations also include the application of optical techniques for atmospheric analysis, material characterization, and the development of tunable optical devices based on graphene and other advanced materials.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1959
Annual Volume~ 85 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications16,705
Publisher OrgPleiades Publishing
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Submission Info

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

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Pleiades Publishing
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1562-6911
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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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 OpticsQ4
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

OpticsSpectroscopy

Scopus Categories

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Laser Design and ApplicationsSpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsQuantum optics and atomic interactionsOptical and Acousto-Optic TechnologiesPhotochemistry and Electron Transfer StudiesLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsAtomic and Molecular PhysicsLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsOptical Polarization and EllipsometryPhotonic and Optical Devices
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref