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Optical Materials

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

4.41

h-Index

2024-2025

 128

Rank

2024-2025

 8120

SJR

2024-2025

 0.699

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Optical Materials
Abbreviation Opt. Mater.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Spectroscopy (Q1); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2); Inorganic Chemistry (Q2); Organic Chemistry (Q2); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q2)
h-index 128
Overall Rank/Ranking 8120
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.699
Impact Score 4.41
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 9253467
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1992-2025




About Optical Materials


Optical Materials is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Spectroscopy (Q1); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2); Inorganic Chemistry (Q2); Organic Chemistry (Q2); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Optical Materials is 8120. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.699. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 128. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Optical Materials journal is 9253467. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Optical Materials is cited by a total of 15959 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Optical Materials Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Optical Materials is 4.41, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Optical Materials IF is increased by a factor of 0.39 and approximate percentage change is 9.7% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Optical Materials Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Optical Materials is 4.41. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Optical Materials. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.41
2023 4.02
2022 4.10
2021 3.50
2020 3.10
2019 2.96
2018 2.78
2017 2.40
2016 2.37
2015 2.46
2014 2.19

Optical Materials h-index


  Table Setting

Optical Materials has an h-index of 128. It means 128 articles of this journal have more than 128 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Optical Materials ISSN


The ISSN of Optical Materials is 9253467. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Optical Materials Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Optical Materials is 8120. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.699. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Optical Materials by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.699
2023 0.647
2022 0.611
2021 0.583
2020 0.598
2019 0.594
2018 0.590
2017 0.592
2016 0.636
2015 0.654
2014 0.721

Ranking of Optical Materials by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8120
2023 8239
2022 8396
2021 8528
2020 8448
2019 8330
2018 8202
2017 7959
2016 7443
2015 7245
2014 6448

Optical Materials Publisher


Table Setting

Optical Materials is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Optical Materials is Opt. Mater.. This abbreviation ('Opt. Mater.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Optical Materials


If your research field is/are related to Spectroscopy (Q1); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q2); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2); Inorganic Chemistry (Q2); Organic Chemistry (Q2); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Optical Materials?

Optical Materials latest impact IF is 4.41. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.41 (2024) and 2.19 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.12 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.699, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.721 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.583 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Optical Materials over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.12.


What's the latest h-index of the Optical Materials?

The latest h-index of the Optical Materials is 128.


Who's the publisher of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials is currently ranked 8120 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 6448 in 2014 and its lowest position of 8528 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Optical Materials?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Optical Materials is Opt. Mater..


Is the "Optical Materials" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Optical Materials is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials encompasses the following areas:

  • Spectroscopy
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 9253467.


What's the best quartile of the Optical Materials?

The best quartile for the Optical Materials is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Optical Materials?

The Optical Materials coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Optical Materials

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.41
2023 4.02
2022 4.10
2021 3.50
2020 3.10
2019 2.96
2018 2.78
2017 2.40
2016 2.37
2015 2.46
2014 2.19



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