The journal focuses on the application of optical techniques for health sciences, including advanced imaging methods like multiphoton microscopy, photoacoustic imaging, optical coherence tomography, and diffuse correlation spectroscopy for disease diagnosis, monitoring, and intervention. It also covers the development of novel biosensors and optical tools for molecular analysis and cell modulation.
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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 OpticsQ2
Biomedical EngineeringQ3
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
OpticsRadiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Scopus Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsBiomedical EngineeringElectronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic ImagingOptical Imaging and Spectroscopy TechniquesSpectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical ResearchOptical Coherence Tomography ApplicationsAdvanced Fluorescence Microscopy TechniquesNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsSpectroscopy and Chemometric AnalysesPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesThermography and Photoacoustic TechniquesNon-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring