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Journal of Optical Communications

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

3.10

h-Index

2022-2023

 33

Rank

2022-2023

 17078

SJR

2022-2023

 0.245

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 Journal of Optical Communications
Abbreviation J. Opt. Commun.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q4); Condensed Matter Physics (Q4)
h-index 33
Overall Rank/Ranking 17078
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.245
Impact Score 3.10
Publisher Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Country Germany
ISSN 21916322, 01734911
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1980-2022




About Journal of Optical Communications


Journal of Optical Communications is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q4); Condensed Matter Physics (Q4). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of Optical Communications is 17078. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.245. 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 33. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Journal of Optical Communications journal is 21916322, 01734911. 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. Journal of Optical Communications is cited by a total of 1769 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Optical Communications Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Optical Communications is 3.10, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Optical Communications IF is increased by a factor of 0.09 and approximate percentage change is 2.99% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Journal of Optical Communications Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Optical Communications is 3.10. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Optical Communications. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.10
2021 3.01
2020 1.20
2019 0.61
2018 0.37
2017 0.28
2016 0.27
2015 0.19
2014 0.33

Journal of Optical Communications h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Optical Communications has an h-index of 33. It means 33 articles of this journal have more than 33 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.




Journal of Optical Communications ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Optical Communications is 21916322, 01734911. 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

Journal of Optical Communications Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Optical Communications is 17078. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.245. 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 Journal of Optical Communications by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.245
2021 0.288
2020 0.246
2019 0.165
2018 0.157
2017 0.154
2016 0.144
2015 0.134
2014 0.163

Ranking of Journal of Optical Communications by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 17078
2021 15157
2020 16890
2019 20686
2018 20744
2017 20674
2016 21848
2015 22681
2014 19586

Journal of Optical Communications Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Optical Communications is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980-2022. 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 Journal of Optical Communications is J. Opt. Commun.. This abbreviation ('J. Opt. Commun.') 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 Journal of Optical Communications


If your research field is/are related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q4); Condensed Matter Physics (Q4), 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 Journal of Optical Communications?

Journal of Optical Communications latest impact IF is 3.10. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.10 (2022) and 0.19 (2015), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.04 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Journal of Optical Communications has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.245, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.288 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.134 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Optical Communications over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.04.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Optical Communications is 33.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The Journal of Optical Communications is published by the Walter de Gruyter GmbH, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The Journal of Optical Communications is currently ranked 17078 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 15157 in 2021 and its lowest position of 22681 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Optical Communications?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Optical Communications is J. Opt. Commun..


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

Journal of Optical Communications is classified as a journal that the Walter de Gruyter GmbH publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The Journal of Optical Communications encompasses the following areas:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The Journal of Optical Communications is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 21916322, 01734911.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The best quartile for the Journal of Optical Communications is Q3 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Optical Communications?

The Journal of Optical Communications coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980-2022.


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 Journal of Optical Communications

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.10
2021 3.01
2020 1.20
2019 0.61
2018 0.37
2017 0.28
2016 0.27
2015 0.19
2014 0.33



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