Neurophotonics SPIE · United States · Est. 1993
ISSN 2329-4248
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 75
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal focuses on the development and application of optical techniques for neuroscience research. It covers methods for imaging neuronal activity, including voltage and calcium indicators, and techniques for measuring cerebral blood flow and oxygenation. The journal also explores applications in various research areas, such as studying neural circuits, brain injury, and neurodevelopmental disorders, often utilizing advanced microscopy and spectroscopy.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
21
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 1993
Frequency Quarterly
Status Active (last: 2026)
Total Publications 897
Publisher Org SPIE
OA Since 2018
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~21 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
SPIE
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
2329-4248
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Radiological and Ultrasound Technology Q1
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Q1
Neuroscience (miscellaneous) Q2
Web of Science Categories
Neurosciences Optics
Scopus Categories
Neuroscience (miscellaneous) Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref