This journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presenting research results, major achievements, and trends involving all aspects of optical network communications. Among the topics explored are transport, access, and customer premises networks; local, regional, and global networks; transoceanic and undersea networks; optical transparent networks; WDM, HWDM, and OTDM networks and more. Unsolicited collection proposals will not be considered for the journal.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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.
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsQ3
Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ3
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ3
Hardware and ArchitectureQ3
SoftwareQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Computer Science, Information SystemsOpticsTelecommunications
Scopus Categories
Computer Networks and CommunicationsAtomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsHardware and ArchitectureSoftwareElectrical and Electronic Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Advanced Optical Network TechnologiesOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Photonic Communication SystemsSoftware-Defined Networks and 5GPhotonic and Optical DevicesInterconnection Networks and SystemsOptical Wireless Communication TechnologiesNetwork Traffic and Congestion ControlSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesPhotonic Crystals and Applications