This journal publishes research on optical and photonic technologies, including fiber optics, optical communication systems, laser systems, optical imaging, and quantum optics. Articles cover topics such as signal processing, device design, material properties, and applications in areas like telecommunications, manufacturing, and sensing.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2304-6732 / 2304-6732
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, e-helvetica
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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
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2023
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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 OpticsQ2
InstrumentationQ2
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Optics
Scopus Categories
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and ImagingAtomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsInstrumentation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Photonic and Optical DevicesAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesOptical Network TechnologiesAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsAdvanced Photonic Communication SystemsOrbital Angular Momentum in OpticsOptical Wireless Communication TechnologiesPlasmonic and Surface Plasmon ResearchPhotonic Crystal and Fiber OpticsSemiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices