The edition "Scientific and Technical Journal of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics" is published by ITMO University. The journal is one of the oldest scientific periodicals in Russia on the basis of technical educational institution. Its first edition is dated to 1936. For many years the journal has been issued as “Proceedings of Leningrad Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics". The edition was resumed in 2001 as a periodical scientific, research and educational one. Due to the change of the university status, the edition title has been revised several times: up to the 11 th issue, the edition was called “Scientific and Technical Bulletin of St. Petersburg State Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics (Technical University)”, from the 12 th to 76 th issue the title was “Scientific and Technical Bulletin of St. Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics”.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
10
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionRussian Federation
Primary LanguageRussian, English
1st Year Published2015
Frequency6 times a year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications1,540
Publisher OrgSaint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics
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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
Computer Science ApplicationsQ4
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ4
Information SystemsQ4
Mechanical EngineeringQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Information SystemsComputer Science ApplicationsAtomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsMechanical Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Advanced Data Processing TechniquesCybersecurity and Information SystemsEngineering Technology and MethodologiesAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsPhotonic and Optical DevicesAdvanced Research in Systems and Signal ProcessingSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesEconomic and Technological Systems AnalysisInformation Systems and Technology ApplicationsTechnology and Human Factors in Education and Health