International Ophthalmology
Springer Science and Business Media B.V. · Netherlands · Est. 1947
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
International Ophthalmology provides the clinician with articles on all the relevant subspecialties of ophthalmology, with a broad international scope. With a goal of updating readers on the latest basic and clinical research findings across the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, and to advance disease understanding and management. In addition, the journal welcomes research into new developments in technologies, animal models, innovative diagnostic techniques, advances in therapy, techniques, and basic research projects, as well as negative and replication studies. The editorial process of International Ophthalmology judges on research and education value: all valid research, including negative and positive results, will be considered (see all formats considered below). Reviewers are asked to focus on the validity of the data and conclusions presented to ensure that results are accurately reported. The journal reviews each submission from a ‘sound science’ perspective.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about International Ophthalmology
Is International Ophthalmology a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for International Ophthalmology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of International Ophthalmology?
International Ophthalmology 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 PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.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 1.43.
Is International Ophthalmology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
International Ophthalmology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of International Ophthalmology?
International Ophthalmology provides the clinician with articles on all the relevant subspecialties of ophthalmology, with a broad international scope. With a goal of updating readers on the latest basic and clinical research findings across the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, and to advance disease understanding and management. In addition, the journal welcomes research into new developments in technologies, animal models, innovative diagnostic techniques, advances in therapy, techniques, and basic research projects, as well as negative and replication studies. The editorial process of Inte
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