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Photoacoustics

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

6.86

h-Index

2024-2025

 58

Rank

2024-2025

 2031

SJR

2024-2025

 1.651

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 Photoacoustics
Abbreviation Photoacoustics
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q1); Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q1)
h-index 58
Overall Rank/Ranking 2031
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.651
Impact Score 6.86
Publisher Elsevier GmbH
Country Germany
ISSN 22135979
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2013-2025




About Photoacoustics


Photoacoustics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q1); Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q1). It is published by Elsevier GmbH. The overall rank of Photoacoustics is 2031. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.651. 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 58. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Photoacoustics journal is 22135979. 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. Photoacoustics is cited by a total of 2195 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Photoacoustics Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Photoacoustics is 6.86, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Photoacoustics IF is decreased by a factor of 1.38 and approximate percentage change is -16.75% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Photoacoustics Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Photoacoustics is 6.86. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Photoacoustics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.86
2023 8.24
2022 8.07
2021 10.02
2020 8.81
2019 6.33
2018 5.68
2017 4.21
2016 6.00
2015 5.00
2014 5.45

Photoacoustics h-index


  Table Setting

Photoacoustics has an h-index of 58. It means 58 articles of this journal have more than 58 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.




Photoacoustics ISSN


The ISSN of Photoacoustics is 22135979. 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

Photoacoustics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Photoacoustics is 2031. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.651. 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 Photoacoustics by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.651
2023 1.747
2022 2.134
2021 2.308
2020 1.935
2019 2.171
2018 1.468
2017 1.759
2016 1.981
2015 1.908
2014 2.355

Ranking of Photoacoustics by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2031
2023 1723
2022 1158
2021 976
2020 1408
2019 1139
2018 2338
2017 1730
2016 1430
2015 1581
2014 1040

Photoacoustics Publisher


Table Setting

Photoacoustics is published by Elsevier GmbH. It's publishing house is located in Germany. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2013-2025. 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 Photoacoustics is Photoacoustics. This abbreviation ('Photoacoustics') 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 Photoacoustics


If your research field is/are related to Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q1); Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging (Q1), 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 Photoacoustics?

Photoacoustics latest impact IF is 6.86. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 10.02 (2021) and 4.21 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 6.79 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Photoacoustics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.651, 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 2.355 in 2014 and the lowest being 1.468 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Photoacoustics over the previous 11-year period stands at 6.79.


What's the latest h-index of the Photoacoustics?

The latest h-index of the Photoacoustics is 58.


Who's the publisher of the Photoacoustics?

The Photoacoustics is published by the Elsevier GmbH, with its country of publication being the Germany.


What's the current ranking of the Photoacoustics?

The Photoacoustics is currently ranked 2031 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 976 in 2021 and its lowest position of 2338 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Photoacoustics?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Photoacoustics is Photoacoustics.


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

Photoacoustics is classified as a journal that the Elsevier GmbH publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Photoacoustics?

The Photoacoustics encompasses the following areas:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

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


What's the ISSN of the Photoacoustics?

The Photoacoustics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 22135979.


What's the best quartile of the Photoacoustics?

The best quartile for the Photoacoustics is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Photoacoustics?

The Photoacoustics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2013-2025.


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 Photoacoustics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.86
2023 8.24
2022 8.07
2021 10.02
2020 8.81
2019 6.33
2018 5.68
2017 4.21
2016 6.00
2015 5.00
2014 5.45



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