This journal publishes research on the optical properties and applications of various materials, including composite films, liquid crystals, and nanostructures. It covers the development and characterization of optical systems for imaging, spectroscopy, and sensing, as well as theoretical investigations of light-matter interactions and optical phenomena. Applications range from flexible electronics and packaging to biomedical devices, environmental remediation, and communication systems.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2673-3269 / 2673-3269
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Indexed in a trusted database?
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
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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
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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 OpticsQ3
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsQ3
Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Optics
Scopus Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and OpticsElectronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Photonic and Optical DevicesAdvanced Fiber Optic SensorsOptical Coatings and GratingsOptical measurement and interference techniquesCorneal surgery and disordersAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesOrbital Angular Momentum in OpticsPlasmonic and Surface Plasmon ResearchOptical Polarization and EllipsometrySpectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research